This paper investigates the equity implications of the 2018 policy change regarding France's electric vehicle (EV) subsidies, focusing on its differential impact across French municipalities (i.e., communes) with varying income levels. Using a synthetic event study and a synthetic...

This paper investigates how the cash-in-advance (CIA) constraints that firms face in production and innovation decisions affect the long-run relationship between monetary policy and innovation-based economic growth. Firms produce differentiated product varieties and invest in process innovation...

Governments develop mixes of policy instruments to drive electric vehicle adoption by combining direct and indirect financial incentives and informational and convenience policies. In this paper, we analyse the impact of instrument mixes on electric vehicle adoption by firms because their early...

The transition to a zero-emission vehicle fleet represents a pivotal element of Europe’s decarbonization strategy, with Italy’s participation being particularly significant given the size of its automotive market. This study investigates the potential for battery electric cars (BEVs) to...