Challenges and Opportunities for the Reform of Fossil Fuel Tax Expenditures in Developing and Emerging Economies
Tara Laan and
Ronald Steenblik | 13 July 2023
Fiscal,
Discussion Notes | Tags:
Energy,
Fossil Fuel Subsidies,
Tax Expenditures,
Tax Reform
Most governments subsidize some fossil fuels, whether to increase domestic energy supply, support declining mining regions, or make fuels more affordable for industry, motor vehicles, or households. These subsidies can be problematic...
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Inclusive Green Finance: a New Agenda for Central Banks and Financial Supervisors
Ulrich Volz and
Peter Knaack | 23 June 2023
Monetary,
Policy Briefs | Tags:
Financial Inclusion,
Green Finance
Through an integrated inclusive green finance (IGF) approach, central banks and financial supervisors can enable a just transition to an environmentally sustainable economy and avoid potential adverse effects on economically vulnerable groups.
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Let’s Find a Way to Get Tax Subsidies for Clean Energy Right
Agustin Redonda,
Patrick Lenain and
Flurim Aliu | 10 May 2023
Fiscal,
Op-Eds | Tags:
Energy,
Fossil Fuel Subsidies,
Tax Expenditures
Governments worldwide are finally providing substantial fiscal support to clean energy. This newfound enthusiasm is driven not only by the need to address climate change, but also by a desire to reduce dependence on volatile fossil fuel markets...
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Services in the India-EU Free Trade Agreement
Hildegunn Kyvik Nordås | 18 April 2023
Trade,
Policy Briefs | Tags:
EU,
India,
Services Trade,
Telecommunications,
Trade Agreements
EU and India are both committed to the global trading system, and both are concerned with making the digital and green transition work for all.
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