The principal–agent problem and transport energy use: case study of company lease cars in the Netherlands

摘要: Barriers exist for improvement of energy efficiency, which the principal-agent problem is considered an important one. The a potential barrier policies based on economic instruments, as decision maker may be partially insulated from price signal given by such policies. We estimate size and impact cars provided companies benefit to employees in Netherlands. Of all passenger Netherlands, 11% classified company cars, consume 21% total consumption cars. As are newer, operate more diesel engines, but also larger, fuel efficiency slightly worse than that private Company seem drive longer distances commuting national average Together, this might result net 1-7% increase use This indicates there reduce need aimed at improving