Mapping green tax: A bibliometric analysis and visualization of relevant research

Abstract

Research on "green tax" has seen significant development as societies prioritize addressing environmental degradation and climate change. This paper retrieved 20,685 SCOPUS documents, focusing on 1502 from 2015 to 2022. The study provides an overview of research, trends, and future directions. Researchers have explored green tax's effectiveness in reducing pollution, impact on economic growth, and potential to incentivize sustainable practices. Future directions may involve innovative tax design, analyzing distributional effects, assessing international cooperation, promoting clean technologies, and using green tax revenues for environmental initiatives. This evolving research offers valuable insights for policymakers striving for sustainable development.

keywords: Bibliometric; Carbon tax; Green tax; Taxonomy; Visualization