Meta-analyses of fifteen determinants of public opinion about climate change taxes and laws

Abstract Public acceptance is a precondition for implementing taxes and laws aimed at mitigating climate change. However, it still remains challenging to understand its determinants for the climate community. Here, we use a meta-analytic approach to examine the role of public opinion about climate change taxes and laws. Fifteen variables were examined by synthesizing 89 datasets from 51 articles across 33 countries, with a total sample of 119,465 participants. Among all factors, perceived fairness and effectiveness were the most important determinants. Self-enhancement values and knowledge about climate change showed weak relationships and demographic variables showed only weak or close to zero effects. Our…

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  Svenska Forskningsrådet Formas

  Award: 2019-02005
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  Vetenskapsrådet
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  Göteborgs Universitet
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  Familjen Kamprads Stiftelse

  Award: 20200135