Governments around the world continue to subsidize fossil fuel use, incentivizing unsustainable consumption levels with consequences for the global climate and human health. However, governments have proven reluctant to reform fossil fuel subsidies (FFS). This is mainly due to concerns over potential adverse effects on poverty and equity; the positive effects on air quality and health are often overlooked. This study offers new insights on
Authors
Klaiber,Christoph Michael, Maruyama Rentschler,Jun Erik, Dorband,Ira Irina
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- DOI
- https://dx.doi.org/10.1596/1813-9450-10398
- Disclosure Date
- 2023/04/07
- Disclosure Status
- Disclosed
- Doc Name
- Distributional and Health Co-Benefits of Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reforms - Evidence from 35 Countries
- Originating Unit
- Off of Sr VP Dev Econ/Chief Econ (DECVP)
- Published in
- United States of America
- Series Name
- Policy Research working paper ; no. WPS 10398;
- Unit Owning
- GGSVP Chief Economist (GGSCE)
- Version Type
- Final
- Volume No
- 1
