Distributional effects of climate policy on income and employment: Regional responses to carbon price shocks in Austria (DIERETS:)

Client/Funding Institution

Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften

Abstract

DIERETS investigates how unexpected carbon price changes under the EU Emissions Trading System affect employment and other firm performance indicators in Austria. The analysis focuses on the role of supply chain linkages and labour market rigidities in the transmission of macroeconomic shocks.

Duration

August 2026 - July 2028

wiiw team Leader

Lea Steininger

wiiw Staff

Magdalena Höllhuber, Julius Lemcke, Anna Matzner, Lea Steininger

Keywords: Carbon Pricing, EU Emissions Trading System (EU-ETS), Employment, Firm Performance, Supply Chain Linkages, Labour Market Rigidities, Macroeconomic Shocks, Climate Policy

Countries covered: Austria

Research Areas: Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy


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