6. Carbon tax: a boon for nuclear power?

A climate policy involving the introduction of carbon pricing tools (quota markets or taxes, see the article by Christian de Perthuis and Pierre-André Jouvet ) would mobilize considerable sums: around 30 billion euros a year for France. This additional tax revenue could eventually amount to 600 to 900 billion euros. A real financial windfall for the entire French economy, not just the energy sector. What's more, the energy transition could improve France's trade balance, boost security of supply by reducing...