The Weird Way Taxes Impact Behavior

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Aside from culture and the abundance of bike lanes throughout Denmark, Danes love cycling because of taxes. Cycling is the more affordable and financially wise method of transport when compared to driving an automobile. Denmark imposes high taxes on petrol along with a hefty 150% excise tax on newly purchased vehicles, which makes owning a car for some Danes unfeasible. Read full article here

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