Assignment Task: Transportation is a major driver of greenhouse gas emissions that cause global climate change. Vehicle miles traveled in personal cars or trucks contributes to transportation emissions.
Design a tax policy to reduce personal vehicle miles traveled. Specify:
- What and who is the tax applied to?
- How would you determine the tax level? (No need to state a particular number, use general economic descriptions for the rationale behind the tax level).
Explain in at least 3-4 sentences.