A new report has shown that EU plans to charge road vehicles for the damage they do to the environment would have a positive effect on the economy, despite claims from opponents who argue the costs of such a policy would be too high. The researchers conclude that “the overall benefits of charging for external costs outweigh the limited negative price impacts on individual transport operators.” Indeed, the expected net benefit for the European economy amounts to EUR 2.3 billion a year – very good news for an economy shaken by the economic crisis […]

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Patrick Keating

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CER Press and Communications Manager

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Max Obenaus

UNIFE Head of Communications

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