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Book Launch and Discussion on “Energy Subsidy Reform: Lessons and Implications” [Video]

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The World Resources Institute invites you to join the launch of the new book by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Energy Subsidy Reform: Lessons and Implications, followed by an interactive discussion with leading experts.

Opening remarks:

  • Carlo Cottarelli, Director, IMF’s Fiscal Affairs Department

Panel includes:

  • Nancy Birdsall, President, Center for Global Development
  • William Gale, Co-Director, Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center, Brookings Institution
  • David Lipton, First Deputy Managing Director, International Monetary Fund
  • Andrew Steer, President, World Resources Institute (Moderator)

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Energy subsidies are expensive, hurt the environment by promoting excessive consumption of energy, and do a bad job of helping the poor because they tend to benefit those that need it the least. Yet despite a strong economic case for their elimination, governments have found it difficult to do so. A new book by the IMF, however, finds that a well-designed strategy can reduce subsidies and win public support. The book also provides the most comprehensive estimates of energy subsidies compiled …

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