Boccanfuso, DorotheeEstache, AntonioSavard, Luc2012-03-302012-03-302011Journal of Development Studies00220388https://hdl.handle.net/10986/5430In this paper, we present a survey of distributional impact analysis of environmental policies with emphasis on taxes envisaged or implemented to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). These policies usually aim at reducing GHG directly or indirectly. However, they can produce important changes in factor allocation, relative prices in specific countries as well as on world markets when adopted by a large number of countries. Changes in welfare can be important for vulnerable groups of population in developing countries. This survey reviews the evidence on the incidence of these policies. In the process, it shows that the computable general equilibrium (CGE) microsimulation approach has not been fully exploited in the context.ENTaxation and Subsidies: ExternalitiesRedistributive EffectsEnvironmental Taxes and Subsidies H230Economic Development: AgricultureNatural ResourcesEnergyEnvironmentOther Primary Products O130ClimateNatural DisastersGlobal Warming Q540Environmental Economics: Government Policy Q580Journal ArticleWorld Bank