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How Large Are Global Energy Subsidies? »
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Source: How Large Are Global Energy Subsidies?
Volume/Issue: 2015/105
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s): David Coady , Ian Parry , Louis Sears , and Baoping Shang
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date: 18 May 2015
ISBN: 9781513532196
Keywords: energy subsidies, efficient taxation, deadweight loss, revenue, subsidies, tax, vehicle, traffic, subsidy, Demand and Supply
This paper provides a comprehensive, updated picture of energy subsidies at the global and regional levels. It focuses on the broad notion of post-tax energy subsidies, which arise when consumer prices are below su...
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper »
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Source: Islamic Republic of Afghanistan : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
Volume/Issue: 2008/153
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s): International Monetary Fund
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date: 09 May 2008
ISBN: 9781451800388
Keywords: corruption, international community, national development, rule of law, civil society
Although Afghanistan has made significant gains over the years, vulnerabilities remain. The economic program Afghanistan National Development Strategy (ANDS) has been developed to sustain democracy, reduce poverty...