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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Tax Expenditure Scrutiny Can End Trillion-Dollar Political Game
Flurim Aliu,
Doug Koplow and
Agustin Redonda | 19 January 2023
Fiscal,
Op-Eds | Tags:
Income Tax,
Inequality,
Tax Expenditures,
United States
Too often, government spending is understood only as cash payments to specific individuals or groups. However, targeted exemptions or reductions in taxes owed strain public coffers similarly to direct spending, though often with far less visibility.
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The Return of China: Mostly Positive News for Vietnam
Patrick Lenain | 17 January 2023
Trade,
Op-Eds | Tags:
China,
Covid-19,
Trade,
Vietnam
In light of China's reopening, many forecasters now see a strong V-shaped rebound from mid-2023, led by private consumption.
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The Swiss National Bank Struggles to Manage Climate Risks
Pierre Monnin | 6 January 2023
Monetary,
Op-Eds | Tags:
Central Banks,
Climate Risk,
Financial Stability
In Europe and elsewhere, central banks are implementing measures to contain financial risks associated with climate change in their asset portfolios. The Swiss National Bank is not among the leaders in this area.
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How the State Bank of Vietnam Deals With Climate Risks
Pierre Monnin and
Patrick Lenain | 13 December 2022
Monetary,
Op-Eds | Tags:
Central Banks,
Climate Risk
In Vietnam, the central bank has successfully supported economic growth. However, by doing that, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has also contributed – unintentionally – to fast-rising greenhouse gas emissions.
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