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The impact of rising EU Allowance prices on core inflation in the Eurozone

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This article examines the impact of EU Allowance (EUA) prices on core inflation in the Eurozone between 2005 and 2022. The empirical results suggest that a positive shock to the EUA price led to higher long‐run inflation expectations and core inflation. This implies that the rise in EUA prices can be passed on to consumers and enterprises, leading to an increase in production costs and consumer prices. And, while a positive shock to EUA prices may promote investment in renewable energy in the short term, the impact is not statistically significant and does not last long. The results suggest considerable potential for European policymakers to re‐examine policy mechanisms to accelerate renewable energy investment and maintain price stability in the medium term.

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  • Hideki Nishigaki, 2023. "The impact of rising EU Allowance prices on core inflation in the Eurozone," Economic Affairs, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 43(2), pages 245-264, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ecaffa:v:43:y:2023:i:2:p:245-264
    DOI: 10.1111/ecaf.12588
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