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A study on the introduction of carbon tax in Korea using Carbon Pricing Score

Carbon Pricing Score를 이용한 우리나라 탄소세 도입에 관한 연구

  • 조하현 (연세대학교 경제학부) ;
  • 김해동 (연세대학교 일반대학원 경제학과)
  • Received : 2023.09.20
  • Accepted : 2023.11.08
  • Published : 2023.12.31
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Abstract

This study compares and analyzes domestic and international carbon prices through CPS, which represents the level of carbon pricing. The results show that countries implementing carbon taxes had lower carbon intensity compared to those that did not. The introduction of a carbon tax is expected to enhance energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. As the carbon price rises to the level required for carbon neutrality, CPS decreases significantly, particularly in the residential and commercial sectors. Therefore, it is necessary to introduce a carbon tax in the country to reach the required carbon price level for carbon neutrality, with a priority on introducing it in the residential and commercial sectors.

본 연구는 탄소가격 수준을 나타내는 CPS를 통해 국내외 탄소가격을 비교분석하여, 탄소세 도입의 필요성을 검토한다. 분석결과, 탄소세 시행국의 탄소집약도가 미시행보다 낮게 나타났다. 탄소세 도입이 에너지효율성을 높이며 탄소배출을 낮추는데 도움이 될 것으로 예상된다. 탄소중립을 위해 요구되는 수준으로 탄소가격이 상승할수록 국내 CPS가 큰 폭으로 하락했으며, 가정 및 상업부문에서 하락 폭이 크게 나타났다. 따라서 탄소중립에 필요한 탄소가격 수준에 이르기 위해 국내에 탄소세 도입이 필요하며, 특히 가정 및 상업부문에 우선적으로 탄소세 도입할 필요가 있다. 또한, 탄소세를 도입하더라도 일정 수준 이상이어야 탄소집약도 개선효과가 유의하게 나타날 것으로 보인다.

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Acknowledgement

이 논문은 2021년 대한민국 교육부와 한국연구재단의 지원을 받아 수행된 연구임(NRF-2021S1A5A2A03064733)

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