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Climate change and fiscal policy for a small open commodity-exporting economy

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  • Yoseph Getachew
  • Richard Kima
  • Ruthira Naraidoo

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We study the implications of climate change and associated mitigation measures for fiscal policy using a small open economy general equilibrium model for a commodity exporter. Climate-related issues have important implications for fiscal policy given the tax implications on fossil fuel industries and the green transition.

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  • Yoseph Getachew & Richard Kima & Ruthira Naraidoo, 2026. "Climate change and fiscal policy for a small open commodity-exporting economy," WIDER Working Paper Series wp-2026-103, World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER).
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    1. Hansen, Lars Peter, 2022. "Central banking challenges posed by uncertain climate change and natural disasters," Journal of Monetary Economics, Elsevier, vol. 125(C), pages 1-15.
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