Beyond Taxation: Discourse around Energy Policy in Japan

Takahiro Endo, Yuki Tsuboyama and Yoritoshi Hara
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Takahiro Endo: Research Institute for Economics & Business Administration (RIEB), Kobe University, Japan
Yuki Tsuboyama: Hitotsubashi University, Graduate School of Commerce and Management
Yoritoshi Hara: Meiji University, School of Commerce

No DP2015-02, Discussion Paper Series from Research Institute for Economics & Business Administration, Kobe University

Abstract: Energy policy literature tends to emphasise the impact of taxation on energy preference. However, the present case concerning extremely low acceptance of diesel cars in Japan could not be explained by taxation. As a possible factor, the paper sheds light upon discourse around the energy policy. The policy aimed to characterise diesel technology as emitting particulate matter and nitrogen oxide (NOx). The paper contributes to extending the existing understanding of the role of public policy by embracing the linguistic interactions complemented by visualisation.

Keywords: Energy Policy; Taxation; Discourse; Diesel; Interpretive Policy Analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 49 pages
Date: 2015-01, Revised 2016-09
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