The Wealth in the Ground

Although Sweden is a country with high-tech industries and a well developed service sector, the foundation for the country’s wealth is in its natural resources: in hydro power, in the woods and, above all, in the ore. It were these assets that made that it possible for Sweden to go from being a neglected and [...]

International Trade and the Fight Against Climate Change

In the fight against climate change international trade can be either part of the problem or part of the solution. Both policy areas are closely intertwined. Just consider the millions of tons of goods ranging from T-shirts to raw materials that are transported across the globe, creating 23% of global CO2 emissions. Obviously, it would [...]

Introducing a European Carbon Tax: The Missing Piece in Europe’s Climate Strategy?

Once in a while, usually at the beginning of his turn in office, the EU Commissioner for Taxes approaches member state governments with a specific proposal: a European carbon tax. While in the past, this attempt seemed both brave and hopeless at the same time, the attempt could actually win some support this year. The [...]