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by mrob 754 days ago
The correct way to solve the market failure of externalities is taxation, not social shaming.
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havblue 754 days ago
This isn't directed at swift as much as at the wealthy in general. What you might call social shaming, many people simply call transparency. Or, if you're going to tax my SUV more I'd like to find out if it impacts your corporate jet proportionally.
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readthenotes1 754 days ago
Because taxation works for fairly? Social shaming is completely valid, and powerful. Just ask Ghandi if you don't believe me
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throwaway51081 754 days ago
There is a direct relationship between fuel usage and carbon dioxide. It's very simple to tax fairly.
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readthenotes1 753 days ago
Like carbon credits? Pretty sure that's been gamed ...
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throwaway51081 753 days ago
No, like consumption tax. Pretty sure that can't be gamed.
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