This book provides the most comprehensive estimates of worldwide energy subsidies currently available, drawing on data from 176 countries. It lays out an analysis of “how to do” energy subsidy
This book is about getting energy prices right, starting from the well-established principle that fiscal instruments must be center stage in “correcting” the major environmental side effects of energy use. It aims to
The inaugural issue of the Green Fiscal Policy Network newsletter features a guest article on the role of fiscal policy in clean technology innovation, includes information on recent reports and upcoming
This article released by GIZ discusses the outcomes of the workshop supported by BMZ and the GTZ Macroeconomic Reform Program. The workshop discussed the drafted Environmental Pollution Tax Law proposed
This presentation prepared by the National Treasury of the Republic of South Africa highlights many practical components to environmental fiscal reform. Criteria for implementation and design consideration are discussed including
This study looks into the potential role of environmental fiscal reforms in addressing environmental and resource use efficiency issues in India. The study examines the existing administrative, institutional and legal
This IMF paper by the Fiscal Affairs Department reviews the fiscal implications of climate change, and the potential role of the IMF in addressing them. It highlights that various fiscal
This article by the IMF identifies the key factors which are driving increased investment to promote clean energy and reduce energy consumption. It highlights trends in the increasing share and
This book is about getting energy prices right, starting from the well-established principle that fiscal instruments must be center stage in “correcting” the major environmental side effects of energy use. It aims to
Jordan: Fuel Subsidy Reform Until 2005, Jordan supported high fuel subsidies for the state-owned petroleum company, leading to distortions in its fiscal stability. Beginning in 2004, the government put in place
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