Fiscal Policy for Mitigating the Social Impact of High Energy and Food Prices

Author/Editor:

Emine Hanedar ; Gee Hee Hong ; Celine Thevenot

Publication Date:

June 7, 2022

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Fiscal policy has a crucial role in lessening the impact on the most vulnerable households. Governments must balance by ensuring access to energy and food, normalizing fiscal policy after unprecedented support in 2020, and promoting green transformation.

Series:

IMF Notes No 2022/001

Subject:

Frequency:

occasional

English

Publication Date:

June 7, 2022

ISBN/ISSN:

9798400211614

Stock No:

INSEA2022001

Format:

Paper

Pages:

12

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