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Implementing Energy Subsidy Reforms
Evidence from Developing Countries
Poorly implemented energy subsidies are economically costly to taxpayers and can result in damage to the environment. Implementing Energy Subsidy Reforms offers emerging lessons gleaned from a representative sample of case studies from 20 developing countries. The analysis provides strong evidence of the success of reforms in reducing the fiscal burden associated with energy subsidies—which is particularly remarkable for net energy importers—as well as the opportunities to influence future consumption behavior. The case studies and supporting data will be useful to policy makers as they address the challenges of implementing energy subsidy reforms, including overcoming political economy and affordability constraints.
D I R E C T I O N S I N D E V E LO P M E N T
Energy and Mining
Implementing Energy Subsidy Reforms Evidence from Developing Countries Maria Vagliasindi
SKU 19561
Vagliasindi
ISBN 978-0-8213-9561-5