Thesis (M. Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 1999. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 68-70) and index.

Thesis (M. Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 1996. / Includes bibliographical references (leaf 64-68).

published_or_final_version / Environmental Management / Master / Master of Science in Environmental Management

Nowadays, pressures on the environment are increasing around the world. In particular, Hong Kong, a compact city with a population of nearly seven million, one which has undergone remarkable economic growth over the past few decades, has developed severe environmental problems. It also has deficiencies in its taxation system: a small tax base, for example. In today’s world, “green” taxes have been accepted and applied by more and more countries, especially those in the OECD. However, Hong Kong still has not adequately used the tax tool as an integral part of the government’s anti-pollution strategy. Accordingly, the major objective of this study is to make proposals for improving the use of green tax measures in Hong Kong. The study first systematically introduces background theories of green tax and discusses its advantages and disadvantages. Then, it elaborates on the primary environmental problems in Hong Kong, followed by describing the green tax measures currently existing in the city. The thesis then summarizes and analyzes green tax measures in selected countries which are at the cutting edge of utilizing the tax tool as an integral part in their environmental policy, especially the Scandinavian nations. The study also conducts interviews with Government officials, green groups and those potentially in opposition to green tax. Finally, by drawing on the experiences of green tax measures in selected countries, proposals are made on improving existing green tax measures, introducing new environmental taxes, using the revenue from these taxes and dealing with implementation issues. The research findings of this project will help modernize as well as to green Hong Kong’s taxation system and thus eventually to improve the environment of Hong Kong.

Thesis (Ph. D. (Economics))--University of Pretoria, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 174-181).

Thesis (doctoral)--Göteborgs universitet, 2003. / Extra t.p. with thesis statement inserted. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 111-120).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Maryland at College Park, 1996. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 118-126).

Thesis--Simon Fraser University, 1999. / Cover title. "April 1999." "Research project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Resource Management in the School of Resource Management"--Cover. Description based on printout printed Apr. 26, 2000 from http://www.rem.sfu.ca/pdf/aktaylor.pdf. Includes bibliographical references (p. 84-89). Also available on the World Wide Web.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Hong Kong, 1997. / Includes bibliographical references (leaf 217-247).