ecotax a levy exacted by a government for the purpose of influencing human behavior (
specifically economic behavior) to follow an ecologically benign path
carbon tax a levy exacted by a government on the use of carbon - containing fuels for the purpose of influencing human behavior (
specifically economic behavior) to use less fossil fuels
An ► eco-tax is designed to influence human behavior (
specifically economic behavior) to follow an ecologically benign path.