Um novo sistema tributário sobre o consumo no Brasil foi aprovado por emenda constitucional em dezembro de 2023, aguardando a definição da legislação infraconstitucional ainda em debate no Congresso em...
A new system of consumption taxes in Brazil was approved by constitutional amendment in December 2023, with infra-constitutional legislation under debate in Congress as of July 2024. This legislation will...
This paper provides an assessment of the fiscal and social impacts resulting from the fuel price adjustments undertaken in 2022. The note lays out policy options and their potential fiscal and social impacts...
Correctly pricing private vehicles and their use is paramount to building sustainable, safe, and equitable transportation systems. However, determining the “right” price – the combination of taxes on vehicle...
على الرغم من الظروف العالمية الصعبة، فاق النمو في الأردن التوقعات خلال النصف الأول من عام 2022. تسارع الناتج المحلي الإجمالي الحقيقي إلى 2.7٪ مدفوعاً بانتعاش قوي في السياحة، وإعادة فتح الاقتصاد بالكامل،...
Despite a challenging global environment, Jordan’s growth exceeded expectations during the first half of 2022. Propelled by a strong rebound in international tourism, the full reopening of the economy...
Given rising inflation, governments around the world may be considering price controls. While inefficient in most cases and often costly, price controls may be warranted under certain circumstances to...
New Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases have continued to decline in the Philippines, prompting the government to ease restrictions in more localities. The easing of restrictions has boosted domestic...
This note provides guidance on how to assess a country’s current level of energy taxation and formulate a policy framework for its rationalization and expansion. Section two provides an overview of global...
The Republic of North Macedonia continues to improve its environmental performance and the efficacy of its environmental regulation. As part of this effort, the World Bank is working with the Government...
The use of hydrogen as a fuel source dates back nearly 200 years, when it powered nineteenth-century air balloon travel. Later, it became important as a chemical feedstock. Today, it holds potential as...
Electrifying the global urban vehicle fleet depends on the convergence of several economic, technological, and political factors. However, the big shift to electric vehicles will likely take place only...
Motorization management is the process of shaping, through public policies and programs, the profile, quality, and quantity of the motor vehicle fleet as motorization occurs. Across Africa, governments...
Motorization management is the process of shaping, through public policies and programs, the profile, quality, and quantity of the motor vehicle fleet as motorization occurs. Across Africa, governments...
Motorization management is the process of shaping, through public policies and programs, the profile, quality, and quantity of the motor vehicle fleet as motorization occurs. Across Africa, governments...
Rapid urbanization in emerging markets has created new challenges for economic development and poverty reduction. The need for more buildings, transport and other infrastructure has boosted demand for...
Rapid urbanization in emerging markets has created new challenges for economic development and poverty reduction. The need for more buildings, transport and other infrastructure has boosted demand for...
Motorization management is the process of shaping, through public policies and programs, the profile, quality, and quantity of the motor vehicle fleet as motorization occurs. Across Africa, governments...
The context in Ontario was encouraging for light-emitting diode (LED) programs at federal, provincial, and municipal levels. At the federal level, there were a number of incentive programs funded by the...
The steep decline in the world oil price in the last quarter of 2014 slashed fuel price subsidies. Several governments responded by announcing that they would remove subsidies for one or more fuels and...