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Evaluating second-hand EVs subsidies Efficiency and Welfare Gains

The recent inclusion of second-hand EV subsidies in several countries raises questions about their economic rationale. Contrary to conventional thinking, we show that while subsidies for second-hand EVs are often justified on equity grounds, they also improve efficiency as they influence the equilibrium composition of the vehicle fleet.

The rise and fall of neoliberalism: Evidences from an ecological and regulationist analysis of France (1960–2020)

Macro-economical and societal challengesPublicationsPublicationsResearch areaResearch FellowsVictor CourtComments Off on The rise and fall of neoliberalism: Evidences from an ecological and regulationist analysis of France (1960–2020)

This article explores the critical role of energy in shaping capitalist modes of development, and their entry into crisis, in France between 1960 and 2020. This analysis challenges traditional views that regard energy primarily as an exogenous shock and instead posits energy as a fundamental metabolic constraint in capitalist accumulation regimes and proves that neoliberalism's structural crisis is rooted in the exhaustion of past energy management strategies, opening the door to the emergence of post-liberal capitalism.

Carbon taxation in a global production network

Herein we study carbon taxation considering the structure of the global production network. With this purpose we characterize how the implementation of a carbon tax in one country-sector can generate sizeable fluctuations on global emissions and welfare through its impact on the structure of production.

Regulatory impact on Quality of Electricity Distribution Services. The case of Latin America and the Caribbean

Access to EnergyMathieu CouttenierPublicationsPublicationsRaphaël SoubeyranResearch areaResearch FellowsComments Off on Regulatory impact on Quality of Electricity Distribution Services. The case of Latin America and the Caribbean

In this study, we empirically estimate the impact of quality regulation based on economic incentives on the frequency and duration of power outages. Our results show that on average, private firms had a better quality performance, but the worst performing firms in the region were also private. Our results advocate for more quality regulation.

Main challenges regarding development and sustainability in economics and finance

Access to EnergyMaria Eugenia SaninPublicationsPublicationsResearch areaResearch FellowsComments Off on Main challenges regarding development and sustainability in economics and finance

Balancing development and climate sustainability is a critical issue confronting nations worldwide. This is the core focus of our new journal, Development and Sustainability in Economics and Finance (DSEF). This article provides an initial overview of the type of research DSEF seeks to publish.

Warning words in a warming world: central bank communication and climate change

Financial regulation and innovative financingJérôme DeyrisPublicationsResearch areaResearch FellowsWorking papersComments Off on Warning words in a warming world: central bank communication and climate change

This paper studies climate-related central bank communication using a novel dataset containing 35,487 speeches delivered by 131 central banks from 1986 to 2023. It employs natural language processing techniques to identify and trace the evolution of key climate-related narratives centred around (i) green finance, and (ii) climate-related financial risks. Equity returns of "green" firms outperform those of "dirty" firms when central banks engage more frequently and intensely with climate-related topics.