Knowledge, attitude, perception and willingness-to-pay survey for imposing carbon tax in the Philippines
2017
Eleazar, P.J.M. | Demafelis, R.B. | Matanguihan, A.E.D. | Tongko-Magadia, B.D. | Gatdula, K.M. | Predo, C.D.
The global movement to curb carbon dioxide emissions to mitigate climate change has led to the development of several technologies and researches that use renewable energy to reduce fossil fuel consumption and consequently, reduce harmful emissions. This paper aims to share information that will help develop a carbon tax policy in the Philippines. A face-to-face dichotomous choice, contingent valuation was conducted to elicit the willingness-to-pay of the respondents from 544 households in two localities namely Antipolo and Isabela, [Philippines] representing the urban and rural areas, respectively. Also, their knowledge, attitude, and practices towards climate change were surveyed. The information gathered is a primary step in identifying factors to consider in developing the carbon tax rate that will be acceptable to the Filipino consumers. The data gathered in this study is limited to the imposition of carbon tax on the electricity and transportation sector-the two sectors which contribute more than 50% of the Philippines' total carbon dioxide emission. The result of the survey showed a very low affirmation on the willingness-to-pay a carbon tax, not exceeding 50% of the total respondents, which may be attributed to the current social status of the Filipino people when most have yet to satisfy their basic needs. The respondents' expenditure for the subject commodities sums to about 50% of their total monthly household' expenses (Antipolo: 13.06% of MHE is for electricity, 32.39% for fuel, and 10.37% for fare; Isabela: 13.60% of MHE is for electricity; 23.01% for fuel, and 9.24% for fare).
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