Contributor: Peter Heller

Scenarios for Fiscal Space. Adapting to the Long-Term Challenges of Climate Change

 | 28 January 2020
Fiscal, Discussion Notes | Tags: Climate Change, Fiscal Space, IMF
Climate change poses significant challenges for governments seeking to assess their long-run financial condition. Looking forward, climate change is likely to threaten multiple aspects of a country’s economy. Governments will necessarily be required to provide support in adapting to these challenges. While considerable uncertainty exists ... continue reading

Property Taxes and Sustainability

 and | 26 August 2013
Fiscal, Blog | Tags: Housing, Inequality
Many economists advocate that a higher share of government revenue should derive from taxes on immovable property. Proponents of a sustainability agenda may want to follow their advice. Read an OECD economic survey for a particular country and chances are high it recommends increasing the ... continue reading