Economic and Political Insights

Economic and Political Insights

Taxes and auto registration fees as an alternative to the California emission standard

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David Bernstein
May 25, 2025
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Abstract: Congress has eliminated more stringent California (CA) emission standards covering CA and the thirteen states adopting the CA emission standard. The most rational response by states following the CA emission standard involves higher sales taxes and annual registration fees on higher emission vehicles.

Taxes and auto registration fees as an alte…

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