Essays about: "Fossil fuels subsidies reform"

Found 4 essays containing the words Fossil fuels subsidies reform.

1. 1. Reducing Carbon Emissions by Phasing Out Fossil Fuel Subsidies - Empirical Evidence from the Philippines

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : David Huber; [2022]
   Keywords : Fossil Fuel Subsidies; Emissions; Synthetic Control; Carbon Pricing; Philippines;

   Abstract : Eliminating subsidies on fossil fuels is widely recognized as one of the most important steps in the fight against climate change. While fossil fuel subsidies have received increasing attention in research, there is little to no empirical evidence confirming the theoretical emission reduction potential of phasing out such subsidies. READ MORE

3. 2. Analyzing GHG Emissions Reduction Effects and Potentials of Fossil Fuels Subsidies Reform Policy in Iran

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Hodjat Arabi; [2019]
   Keywords : Fossil fuels; Fossil fuels subsidies; Fossil fuels subsidies reform; GHG emissions; Energy consumption; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Business and Economics; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Fossil fuels subsidies are intervention policies by governments to keep energy prices lower than the market price which leads to an increase in energy consumptions and GHG emissions. Iran provides the largest amount of fossil fuels consumption subsidies in the world, but it implemented the Targeted Subsidies Act to reform its subsidies and increase energy carriers’ end-user prices. READ MORE

4. 3. Fossil-fuel subsidy reform and the link between popular opposition and information

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : Amalia Bringéus; Tove Forsbacka Karlsson; [2016]
   Keywords : Political economy of reforms; Fossil fuel subsidies; Information;

   Abstract : Fossil-fuel subsidy reform stands high on the international agenda. Fossil fuels are generously subsidised despite the fact that unambiguous research shows that the subsidies cause crowding out of public social spending, fiscal pressure, higher emission of greenhouse gases and increased social inequality. READ MORE

5. 4. Small and Distributed Wind Energy in Argentina: Barriers and Development Strategies

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Tom Figel; [2012]
   Keywords : Small wind policy and regulation; wind energy in Latin America; Argentina; net metering; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : This study aims to identify barriers to small wind energy in Argentina, and provide recommendations for Argentine stakeholders and policymakers for promoting the development of small wind. Argentina faces a serious energy challenge with its high dependence on fossil fuels (especially natural gas) in the face of rising global prices and decreasing reserves, challenges in domestic production and expected rate of economic growth. READ MORE