Explore commentary on climate and energy policy and the financial policies required in the transition to a green economy
Stringent climate policies are needed to reach temperature targets. Lucas Bretschger argues that theory-based scenarios are a powerful tool to induce efficient decarbonisation policies
Economic pathways: a new approach to climate policy Read More »
Carbon pricing initiatives have mushroomed in the last two decades. Daniel Santabárbara and Marta Suárez-Varela evaluate the impact of emissions trading and carbon tax on inflation
Carbon pricing and inflation volatility Read More »
Giovanni Sgaravatti, Simone Tagliapietra and Cecilia Trasi argue that the EU’s green reach strategy will need to use a broad range of levers to build equitable partnerships that will help partners make deeper emissions cuts
Re-energising Europe’s global green reach Read More »
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 »
