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The Effects of Oil and Mineral Taxation on Non-commodity Fiscal Revenues
Perry, Guillermo; Bustos, Sebastián - Inter-American Development Bank - 2012
This paper shows, first, that non-commodity revenues are more volatile in oil- and mineral-rich countries and that quality of institutions is associated with lower volatility. We investigate the channels through which oil and mineral revenue volatility lead to non-commodity revenues volatility,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010943711
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Inter-American Development Bank Sustainability Report 2010
Inter-American Development Bank; Inter-American … - 2011
This is the Bank's sixth annual Sustainability Report. It covers sustainability progress and performance in the 2010 … sustainability dimensions in Latin America and the Caribbean. These trends affect, both positively and negatively, the ability of … countries to ensure sustainability, achieve economic growth, reduce poverty, and provide lasting environmental and social …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010672850
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Ex Post Evaluation of Mitigation Measures in the Samalayuca II and Monterrey III Thermal Power Generation Projects Title: Evaluación ex-post de las medidas de mitigación en los pro...
González, Verónica - Inter-American Development Bank - 2011
This evaluation conducts an ex post review of the mitigation measures in the Samalayuca II and Monterrey III thermal power generation projects in Mexico. In general, it can be concluded that both thermoelectric power plants took into account most of the environmental impacts and mitigation...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010673105
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Societal Benefits from Renewable Energy in Latin America and the Caribbean
Vergara, Walter; Isbell, Paul; Rios, Ana R.; Gómez, … - Inter-American Development Bank - 2014
Population growth and advances in quality of life in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) will require the region to rapidly increase its energy supply, even if major improvements in energy efficiency are attained. The region is characterized by a low-carbon power matrix and a potential to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010737322
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Climate Change and Sustainability: A Newsletter of the Inter-American Development Bank: Vol. 1: November-December 2011
Inter-American Development Bank; Inter-American … - 2011
The IDB's mandate to promote development in the Latin America and Caribbean region includes a strategic approach along a climate-resilient and low-carbon path. Our adaptation and mitigation work, therefore, continues to expand in depth and breadth. This quarterly newsletter intends to share -in...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010673547
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Perspectives for Distributed Generation with Renewable Energy in Latin America and the Caribbean: Analysis of Case Studies for Jamaica, Barbados, Mexico, and Chile
Gischler, Christiaan; Janson, Nils - Inter-American Development Bank - 2011
This paper deals with how to promote distributed generation (DG) done with renewable energy in emerging markets of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), with the purpose of increasing competitiveness and achieving sustainable economic growth. The paper argues that the key rationale for...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009395239
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Renewable Energy Best Practices in Promotion and Use for Latin America and the Caribbean
Luecke, Andrea - Inter-American Development Bank - 2011
This paper aims to present a snapshot of some of the best practices in the promotion and use of renewable energy, and provide practical examples of the development of renewable energy markets that countries in Latin America and the Caribbean can replicate. This brief study provides an overview...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009644849
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Taking Action on Climate Change in Latin America and the Caribbean
Inter-American Development Bank; Inter-American … - 2009
In a partnership spanning more than five decades, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and its member countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have invested heavily in economic and social development. The IDB is prepared to meet LAC¿s growing demand for climate change support...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010672512
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Global boom, local impacts: Mining revenues and subnational outcomes in Peru 2007-2011
Zambrano, Omar; Robles, Marcos; Laos, Denisse - Inter-American Development Bank - 2014
The relationship between the abundance of natural resources and socio-economic performance has been a main object of study in the economic development field since Adam Smith. Dominated by the verification of the so called curse of natural resource, the mainstream literature on the topic has been...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010944203
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The Effects of Oil and Mineral Taxation on Non-commodity Fiscal Revenues
Perry, Guillermo; Bustos, Sebastián - Inter-American Development Bank - 2012
This paper shows, first, that non-commodity revenues are more volatile in oil- and mineral-rich countries and that quality of institutions is associated with lower volatility. We investigate the channels through which oil and mineral revenue volatility lead to non-commodity revenues volatility,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010655339