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Tracking the economic impact of COVID-19 and mitigation policies in Europe and the United States
Chen, Sophia; Igan, Deniz; Pierri, Nicola; Presbitero, … - 2020
We use high-frequency indicators to analyze the economic impact of COVID-19 in Europe and the United States during the early phase of the pandemic. We document that European countries and U.S. states that experienced larger outbreaks also suffered larger economic losses. We also find that the...
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Electricity consumption and temperature : evidence from satellite data
Yao, Jiaxiong - 2021
Past studies on the relationship between electricity consumption and temperature have primarily focused on individual …, overcoming the data constraint by using grid-level night light and temperature data. Mostly generated by electricity and recorded … by satellites, night light has a strong linear relationship with electricity consumption and is correlated with both its …
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Scaling up climate mitigation policy in Germany
Black, Simon; Chen, Ruo; Mineshima, Aiko; Mylonas, Victor; … - 2021
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Building back better : how big are green spending multipliers?
Batini, Nicoletta; Di Serio, Mario; Fragetta, Matteo; … - 2021
This paper provides estimates of output multipliers for spending in clean energy and biodiversity conservation, as well as for spending on non-ecofriendly energy and land use activities. Using a new international dataset, we find that every dollar spent on key carbon-neutral or carbon-sink...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012518986
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Macroeconomic impact of the Itaipú Treaty review for Paraguay
Che, Natasha - 2021
With the debt obligation of Itaipu Binational being completed paid off by 2023, the Annex C of the Treaty of Itaipu, which governs the operation and revenue distribution of the Itaipu Dam, is due for review and possible revisions. The implications for Paraguay's export revenues and fiscal...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012613496
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How green are green debt issuers?
Schmittmann, Jochen Markus; Teng, Chua Han - 2021
Green debt markets are rapidly growing while product design and standards are evolving. Many policymakers and investors view green debt as an important component in the policy mix to achieve the transition to a low carbon economy and ensure the pricing of climate risks. Our analysis contributes...
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Creative destruction during crises : an opportunity for a cleaner energy mix
Deb, Pragyan; Furceri, Davide; Ostry, Jonathan David; … - 2021
Lockdowns resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic have reduced overall energy demand but electricity generation from … share of renewables in total electricity. These effects are stronger in the case of advanced economies and when complemented …
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Caribbean energy : macro-related challenges
McIntyre, Meredith A.; El-Ashram, Ahmed; Ronci, Márcio … - 2016
High energy costs contribute to dampening Caribbean competitiveness and potential growth. This paper overviews power sector challenges and takes stock of national and regional strategies to address them. It presents recommendations to move the energy agenda forward based on analyses of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011705439
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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Supply for the G-7 Countries, with Emphasison Germany
Strand, Jon - 2007
This paper discusses structure, impact, costs, and efficiency of renewable energy supply in the eight largest advanced economies (the G-7 plus Spain), with focus on Germany. Renewables production costs are compared to benefits, defined as reductions in net carbon emissions; technological...
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“Fiscal devaluation” and fiscal consolidation : the VAT in troubled times
Mooij, Ruud A. de; Keen, Michael - 2012
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009572350