Estimates from the multilevel linear model. The dependent variable is support for a revenue neutral carbon tax on fossil fuel companies. All variables are standardized making the effects interpretable as changes in the percentage point support for the carbon tax that correspond to a standard deviation increase in each variable.

Estimates from the multilevel linear model. The dependent variable is support for a revenue neutral carbon tax on fossil fuel companies. All variables are standardized making the effects interpretable as changes in the percentage point support for the carbon tax that correspond to a standard deviation increase in each variable.

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This paper explores the determinants of carbon taxation by focusing on recent efforts to tax carbon in Washington State. The paper identifies citizen demand, energy interests, and tax structure as possible factors in the emergence of carbon taxation. Washington has relatively high demand for climate action, and is unique with respect to its high re...

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... to tax carbon in Washington State excluded (these are the reference categories). Fig 2 sorts predictor variables according to the effect size and direction. All predictor variables are standardized (mean-centered and in standard deviation units), making the effects comparable. ...