In 2008, The Canadian province because on the few settlements on earth to successfully execute a thorough carbon tax. Every dollar raised from the tax would be returned to BC companies and residents in the sort of corporate tax cuts and personal income.
Since the provincial Liberal Party’s head was a traditionally conservative politician, he had cut taxes before, but he had reason to consider revenue neutral carbon tax could be a winner for the environment and the market. Nonetheless, with elections fast approaching and increasing public mistrust of the tax, the tax's destiny, united with a noisy campaign against the tax mounted by the opposition New Democratic Party, and that of Campbell's political career was far from specific. This case provides an insider's account of the carbon tax that was designed with the strong purpose. Additionally, it explores political and other challenges, which the authorities faced, while designing and executing the tax.
PUBLICATION DATE: April 14, 2016 PRODUCT #: KS1170-PDF-ENG
This is just an excerpt. This case is about LEADERSHIP & MANAGING PEOPLE
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