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Fiscal Policy for Mitigating the Social Impact of High Energy and Food Prices
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Mr. David Amaglobeli
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Emine Hanedar
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Celine Thevenot
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Series:
IMF Notes
Volume/Issue:
Volume 2022: Issue 001
Language:
English
Publication Date:
07 Jun 2022
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9798400211614.068
ISBN:
9798400211614
Pages:
12
Keywords:
Inflation; Food prices; Energy prices; Subsidies; Cash transfers; Social assistance; Energy reform; Food Security; Taxation; Fiscal policy
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The IMF Notes Series aims to quickly disseminate succinct IMF analysis on critical economic issues to member countries and the broader policy community. The views expressed in IMF Notes are those of the author(s), although they do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF, or its Executive Board, or its management.
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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.
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