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What are the effects of a tax decrease on "green" products?  This article provides an economic analysis and shows that a green tax can convince the average consumer to choose "green" alternatives over their non-environmental counterparts.  

When the British Government announced their most recent budget earlier this year, there was much applause from green groups after chancellor Alistair Darling announced almost draconian increases in taxation on gas guzzling cars.

But how effective are these taxes?

Its tax time again and 2007 is the last year that you can claim federal tax credits for home energy efficiency upgrades. Check out the list of qualifying upgrades to be sure you don't miss out when filing your taxes this year.

The Nevada legislature in 2005 had passed a law giving very generous tax breaks to Green projects (LEED). Earlier this year, they decided perhaps they were too generous and changed the law. How will this effect future green projects?

We all know the environmental benefits of a hybrid car but do you know about the tax benefits of owing a hybrid car?

“We love low prices, sure, but we frown at the things companies do to get us good deals — like paying low wages. In his book Supercapitalism, economist Robert Reich looks at the divided mind of the consumer and citizen. Reich subtitles his book “The Transformation of Business, Democracy, and Everyday Life,” and in it he asks tough questions about American priorities: “Why has capitalism become so triumphant and democracy so enfeebled? Are these two trends connected? What, if anything, can be done to strengthen democracy?”

The UK investigates offering you tax breaks for making your home more green and efficient. Council suggestions and information on green options included in the sidebar.