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Climate Shocks and Tax Morale: How Environmental Crises Impact Citizens' Tax Compliance in Nigeria
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2026-07-09 13:10   Environment   11

Climate Shocks and Tax Morale: How Environmental Crises Impact Citizens' Tax Compliance in Nigeria

This article explores how climate shocks like droughts, extreme temperatures, and floods affect citizens' willingness to pay taxes.It highlights that severe droughts and heatwaves significantly reduce tax compliance by disrupting livelihoods and increasing survival priorities.Floods, however, sometimes lead to slightly higher tax morale due to visible government interventions.The piece emphasizes the role of policies in addressing inequalities and building trust in public institutions.

It argues that climate adaptation strategies must focus on reducing disparities and ensuring equitable aid distribution to prevent erosion of tax compliance.Key factors include the impact of climate shocks on agricultural productivity, healthcare costs, and access to public services.The study also notes that rural areas, heavily reliant on climate-sensitive activities, face greater challenges in maintaining tax morale.

Overall, the article underscores the need for targeted social protection, transparent public spending, and investments in climate resilience to sustain tax compliance amid environmental crises.

Full reading at The Conversation

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