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 the need to import fossil fuels, and also create jobs.

Would the introduction of a worldwide carbon tax be an...