Explore commentary on climate and energy policy and the financial policies required in the transition to a green economy
Failure to meet the Paris climate goals poses economic challenges that have an impact on central banks’ work, argues Frank Elderson. To avoid long-term policy mistakes, policymakers must address the resulting structural changes
“Know thyself” – avoiding policy mistakes in light of the prevailing climate science Read More »
Simon Voigts and Anne-Charlotte Paret assess emissions reduction, fiscal costs and the macro effects of the Inflation Reduction Act
An assessment of IRA climate measures Read More »
Climate change is a collective action problem that requires substantial international cooperation. Christofer Schroeder and Livio Stracca present new evidence that carbon taxes are undermined by ‘leakage’
Carbon leakage: an additional argument for international cooperation Read More »
The EU has to manage the climate and digital transitions and achieve greater economic resilience. Maria Demertzis, David Pinkus and Nina Ruer discuss the potential EU approach to funding strategic objectives
Accelerating strategic investment in the EU beyond 2026 Read More »
Ben McWilliams, Giovanni Sgaravatti, Simone Tagliapietra and Georg Zachmann outline the trade-offs European governments must confront to meet the challenge of decarbonising their countries’ economies
Europe’s under-the-radar industrial policy: intervention in electricity pricing Read More »
The move to a net zero future entails profound changes for societies and economies. Ivana Popovic, Alexandre Köberle and Michael Wilkins discuss a just transition with a particular focus on the financial sector
What is a just transition and how does it affect the financial sector? Read More »
Climate change will have a significant impact on our economies and financial systems. Ravi Menon discusses the NGFS’ efforts to support a successful transition towards net zero
Central banks and supervisors step up climate action Read More »
Monetary policy in the climate and nature crises. Frank Elderson considers more frequent climate and nature events and their greater impact on the economy
Preserving a ‘Stabilitätskultur’ objective Read More »
Giovanni Sgaravatti writes that there are three possible policy pathways that could lead to improvement and systemic change in the aviation and maritime sectors
The struggle to cut emissions from international aviation and shipping Read More »
Sabine Mauderer argues that reducing uncertainty about climate change will help us to embrace the opportunities of the green transition
Looking at the opportunities – on the way to a sustainable economy Read More »
