Industrial Affordability of Deep Decarbonisation in Australia

Raymond Li, Chi Keung Woo, Kang Hua Cao and Han Steffan Qi ()
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Raymond Li: University of Canberra
Chi Keung Woo: HKBU - Hong Kong Baptist University
Kang Hua Cao: HKBU - Hong Kong Baptist University
Han Steffan Qi: Audencia Business School

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Abstract: We calculate an industry-specific index based on a newly developed formula to assess the affordability of deep decarbonization for seven industries in Australia. At effective carbon rates of up to AU$100 per tonne, the index's range based on cutting 80% of Australia's carbon emissions is 0.003 for construction to 0.270 for basic metals. Hence, a politically feasible net zero policy may require mitigation for the two most carbon-intensive industries.

Keywords: Sustainable development; environmental economics; energy; deep decarbonization; industrial affordability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026-01
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Published in Economic Papers: A journal of applied economics and policy, 2026, 44 (4), pp.408-416. ⟨10.1111/1759-3441.70004⟩

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DOI: 10.1111/1759-3441.70004

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