Knowledge, attitude, perception and willingness-to-pay survey for imposing carbon tax in the Philippines

Issue Date

12-2017

Abstract

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, 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 surveyed 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's 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).

Source or Periodical Title

Philippine Journal of Crop Science

ISSN

0115-463x

Volume

42

Issue

3

Page

1-10

Document Type

Article

Frequency

tri-quarterly

Physical Description

tables, diagram, graph

Language

English

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