Subsidies
A subsidy or government incentive is a form of financial aid or support extended to an economic sector (business, or individual) generally with the aim of promoting economic and social policy. Although commonly extended from the government, the term subsidy can relate to any type of support – for example from NGOs or as implicit subsidies. Subsidies come in various forms including: direct (cash grants, interest-free loans) and indirect (tax breaks, insurance, low-interest loans, accelerated depreciation, rent rebates).Furthermore, they can be broad or narrow, legal or illegal, ethical or unethical. The most common forms of subsidies are those to the …
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IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 14 November 2024 English
This study aims to highlight the key supply chain barriers in localizing electric vehicle (EV) battery cell manufacturing in India. It summarizes consultations with 12 companies working on battery cell …
allocated INR 18,100 crore (USD 2.5 billion) in subsidies over 5 years, with the aim of installing 50 gigawatt … skill-development initiatives and are providing subsidies, allowing companies to receive a monthly reimbursement … offering tax incentives and increased PLI-ACC subsidies for companies that adopt environmentally friendly …
AUP: Athabasca University Press · 29 October 2024 English
This introductory human resource management (HRM) textbook provides students with an overview of the major domains of human resource management (the “how-to”) with a focus on the practical application of …
reproduction in the form of leave and child- care subsidies in the expectation that doing so will improve …
Fraser Institute · 29 October 2024 English
This essay examines the implications of decarbonizing Canada’s electricity grid by replacing existing fossil fuel-based generation with clean energy sources. In 2023, clean energy sources—including hydro, nuclear, and wind—produced 497.6 …
consistently throughout the year, which leads to subsidies, adding more costs to the electric system (van …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 29 October 2024 English
Least developed countries (LDCs) need more investment in agriculture to increase their agricultural productivity and promote their food security. Existing World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and flexibilities on agricultural domestic …
promote their food security. In fact, input subsidies have been widely used to reduce the cost that … fertilizers, pesticides, and seeds. While input subsidies are often questioned for promoting the inefficient … labour productivity (Mamun, 2024). However, input subsidies are not the only form of agricultural domestic … (Kalogiannidis & Syndoukas, 2024). In Tanzania, both input subsidies and agricultural extension services have been … allows developing countries to provide input subsidies to their low-income or resource-poor farmers. …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 28 October 2024 English
This policy brief argues that Canada's proposed oil and gas emissions cap is needed but cautions that some of the proposed compliance flexibilities may—instead of making the cap easier to …
Canada’s commitment to phasing out fossil fuel subsidies. Reason 4: Reputational damage. An Article 6 …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 28 October 2024 English
This brief debunks the popular myth that Canada should get credit toward its nationally determined contribution for its export of clean energy, specifically liquefied natural gas (LNG), under the Paris …
Canadian LNG would violate Canada’s policy to end subsidies for the international unabated fossil fuel energy … and storage—would require even more significant subsidies, given the capital and operating costs that would …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 24 October 2024 English
This policy report addresses the critical issue of soil acidity in the East African Community (EAC) and provides actionable recommendations for EAC partner states, the EAC Secretariat, and other relevant …
costs. In addition, the government could provide subsidies in an initial phase to farmers for the purchase …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 21 October 2024 English
While IISD's reputation as a convenor, a trusted thought leader, and a go-to source on key issues within the sustainable development field is stronger than ever, the work happening outside …
climate change? How can a government phase out subsidies to fossil fuels? How can we drive more investment … introduce a framework for ending government subsidies to domestic oil In 2023, it helped countries … fuel subsidies in this country. Over time, our team compiled regular inventories of subsidies at the …
Fraser Institute · 16 October 2024 English
The annual index published in Economic Freedom of the World measures the degree to which people in 165 jurisdictions around the globe are allowed to make their own economic choices. …
consumption D. Top marginal tax rate B. Transfers and subsidies i. Top marginal income tax rate C. Government … energy sector, leading to a reduction in energy subsidies and a review of tariffs for electric power and …
MQUP: McGill-Queen's University Press · 15 October 2024 English
The Past, Present, and Future of Canadian Cities explores the historical functions of municipalities, their current ability to tackle major problems, and how to unlock the potential of cities to …
adopted. If money bills, voted annually to provide subsidies for public infrastructures and regular government …