A distortion caused by previous policies could distort the results of reforms. This may explain why policies to reduce industrial fuel subsidies have not necessarily resulted in increases in aggregate productivity in countries with mandated pricing. To identify and measure these distortions'...

A distortion caused by previous policies could distort the results of reforms. This may explain why policies to reduce industrial fuel subsidies have not necessarily resulted in increases in aggregate productivity in countries with mandated pricing. To identify and measure these distortions'...

The analysis of local environmental policies is essential when evaluating the consistency of national public policies vis-à-vis the compliance of global agreements to reduce climate change. This study explores one of these policies; the 2021 Mexican reform to change electric power dispatch from...

The analysis of local environmental policies is essential when evaluating the consistency of national public policies vis-à-vis the compliance of global agreements to reduce climate change. This study explores one of these policies; the 2021 Mexican reform to change electric power dispatch from...

Structural conditionality of IMF-supported programs is designed to support structural reforms by countries borrowing from the IMF. Taking stock of program conditions and their implementation, this paper finds that conditionality focuses on fiscal, monetary and financial issues-areas where IMF...

Die Ukraine erlebt seit zehn Jahren einen wirtschaftlichen Niedergang, der durch internationale Finanzhilfen abgefedert wird. Seit 20 Jahren drängen westliche Geber auf marktwirtschaftliche Reformen im Energiesektor, die von der Ukraine immer wieder verschleppt oder nur halbherzig umgesetzt...

Die Ukraine erlebt seit zehn Jahren einen wirtschaftlichen Niedergang, der durch internationale Finanzhilfen abgefedert wird. Seit 20 Jahren drängen westliche Geber auf marktwirtschaftliche Reformen im Energiesektor, die von der Ukraine immer wieder verschleppt oder nur halbherzig umgesetzt...