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1. Preaching to the converted? Socially unequal reception of a bike repair subsidy in France.

Author

Adam, Matthieu, Sayagh, David, and Buhler, Thomas

Subjects
*POOR people, *WOMEN cyclists, *COVID-19 pandemic, *SUBSIDIES, *BICYCLES, *CYCLING, *CYCLING competitions
Abstract

Various pro-cycling policies emerged around the world with the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic. France experimented with a €50 bike repair subsidy. Our questionnaire survey (n = 7343) focuses on beneficiaries' sociological profiles. Despite its success in quantitative terms, the repair subsidy benefited more regular cyclists—who cycle daily—and people who are confident cycling in urban areas. Women were more likely to benefit than men, and people in low-income households more than those in high-income households. Because these populations are usually underrepresented among cyclists in France, the scheme may appear to have reduced inequities in cycling. However, the scheme could have reached out more to the low-income population who were largely unaware of it. This selectivity is partly explained by awareness of the subsidy, which is lower among the younger and the less educated part of the population. Our survey shows that the scheme is selective primarily because of its design. It would have been necessary to accompany it with measures specifically designed for vulnerable groups. • Bike repair subsidy has been successful in quantitative terms. • Bike repair subsidy mainly benefited regular, confident, and women cyclists. • Low-income cyclists benefited the most although they were poorly informed. • Access to information about subsidies is itself socially selective. • Although the scheme is based on equal treatment, it can hardly be considered fair. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2024
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2. Ending Fossil Fuel Subsidies: The Politics of Saving the Planet: By Neil McCulloch. Rugby, UK: Practical Action Publishing. Pp. xiii + 121pp. Hardback: £32.95. Paperback: £19.95. Open access: http://doi.org/10.3362/9781788532044.

Author

Dick, Howard

Subjects
FOSSIL fuel subsidies, SUBSIDIES, ENERGY subsidies, RUGBY football, POOR people, COVID-19 pandemic, SUPPLY & demand, AUSTERITY
Abstract

Neil McCulloch, director of the London-based professional network The Policy Practice, has written a timely primer on the economics and political economy of fossil fuel subsidies. McCulloch's key point is that it is not enough for economists to measure subsidies and design reforms. Ending Fossil Fuel Subsidies: The Politics of Saving the Planet: By Neil McCulloch. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2023
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3. Govt to address IMF concerns on petrol subsidies.

Subjects
GASOLINE, SUBSIDIES, POOR people, ENERGY industries, FUEL costs
Abstract

This isn't whenever petroleum first cost sponsorships have been a staying point for the IMF, as measures by the past Imran Khan-drove government slowed down the program a year ago. After months long delay in the revival of International Monetary Fund (IMF) programmed Pakistan now aims to address the concerns raised by the Washington-based lender before implementing the proposed fuel subsidy plan, Bloomberg reported Tuesday. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2023

4. Convergence or Divergence: Preferences for Establishing an Unemployment Subsidy During the COVID-19 Period by Taxing Across Earnings Redistribution in Urban China.

Author

Zhou, Yaping, Zhou, Jiangjie, Li, Yinan, and Rui, Donggen

Subjects
POOR people, ATTITUDE (Psychology), INCOME redistribution, CHINESE people, INCOME inequality, SUBSIDIES
Abstract

With the advancement of marketization, China has achieved rapid economic growth and economic class differentiation. This research analyzes the data from China's livelihood survey, divides the urban Chinese into five socio-economic classes, and tests their preferences and tendencies for income redistribution. It obtains the general attitude differences in subsidy policy and income inequality during COVID-19. Our conclusion are consistent with the existing literature to a great extent; that is, personal factors (self-interest and belief in fairness) play a crucial role in the attitude of Chinese citizens. In the analysis of situational factors, the results show that the higher the level of marketization, the people are more likely to have stronger negative emotions about subsidy or redistribution policies. Further analysis shows that people with the lowest income are susceptible to the fact that income inequality has become significant and show a strong willingness to support the government's redistribution policy. In contrast, middle-class people tend to favor the government's redistribution policy, although they will not benefit much from the redistribution policy. Therefore, they lack the motivation to support the government in vigorously implementing the subsidy policy. Significantly, high-income people are indifferent, as they lack such motivation even more. The difference in redistribution preferences between upper-class and lower-class groups signals polarization in Chinese society, especially income redistribution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2022
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5. Pakistan to default if subsidies not abolished till July: Miftah.

Subjects
SUBSIDIES, DEFAULT (Finance), POOR people, MONEYLENDERS
Abstract

Speaking to a private television channel, the finance minister said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked the government to withdraw subsidies on petroleum products. Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has said abolishing the subsidies on petroleum products till July was imperative to prevent the country from going bankrupt, hinting at another increase in the prices of fuel that whizzed past records earlier this month. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2022

6. Towards petroleum pricing and subsidies.

Author

Ali, Syed Akhtar

Subjects
PETROLEUM sales & prices, SUBSIDIES, GASOLINE, PETROLEUM products, PETROLEUM supply & demand, POOR people, ENERGY industries
Abstract

Petroleum prices have been maintained at the status quo, but as it appears that it may not be possible to maintain the prices at the present level for long. GoP faces a dilemma; petroleum prices have already undergone a big rise in a year in the midst of a general inflation wherein food prices have also suffered due to food prices inflation in international market as well. It may be noted that petroleum prices in Pakistan are lower than in other developing countries which prompts the IMF to pressurize the government to increase petroleum prices. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2022

8. Bill Would Make More New Yorkers Eligible for Air Conditioner Subsidy.

Author

Evelly, Jeanmarie

Subjects
NEW Yorkers, POOR people, HEAT waves (Meteorology), CITIES & towns, SUBSIDIES
Abstract

"It's a matter of life and death", said State Sen. Cordell Cleare, who represents Harlem and who on Friday unveiled a bill that would make more New Yorkers eligible for a state-administered program that subsidizes air conditioners for low-income residents. Keywords: Government; Health and Environment; Politics; Politics & Government; A/C; air conditioner; air conditioning; Albany; climate change; Cooling Assistance Benefit EN Government Health and Environment Politics Politics & Government A/C air conditioner air conditioning Albany climate change Cooling Assistance Benefit N.PAG N.PAG 1 08/25/23 20230822 NES 230822 I Citing the impact of climate change, Harlem State Sen. Cordell Cleare is pursuing legislation that would make more New Yorkers eligible for the state-run Cooling Assistance Benefit, eliminating a requirement that applicants prove they have a medical condition. "An air conditioner is not a luxury anymore", she said. i Graph: Jeanmarie Evelly The state-run Cooling Assistance Benefit provides eligible New Yorkers with up to $1,000 for the purchase and installation of an air conditioner. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2023

9. Tunisia Plans Subsidy, Wage Cuts as Urgency for IMF Deal Mounts.

Author

Laghmari, Jihen and Karam, Souhail

Subjects
WAGE decreases, POOR people, SUBSIDIES, RUSSIAN invasion of Ukraine, 2022-, ENERGY subsidies
Abstract

The plans to reform wages and subsidies are necessary and Tunisia's best option is to secure an agreement with the IMF, Economy Minister Samir Saied said. (Bloomberg) -- Tunisia unveiled plans to cut its massive public wage bill and gradually reduce food and energy subsidies as pressure builds for it to urgently agree a new loan program with the International Monetary Fund. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2022

10. Tunisia Plans Gradual Subsidy Cuts in 2023 as IMF Deal in Focus.

Author

Laghmari, Jihen

Subjects
SUBSIDIES, POOR people, ENERGY subsidies
Abstract

(Bloomberg) -- Tunisia will begin gradually reducing food and energy subsidies in 2023, its trade minister said, as the cash-strapped North African nation readies for fresh talks with the International Monetary Fund. Speaking at the same event, Finance Minister Sihem Boughdiri said Tunisia expects to agree during the next few days on resuming talks with the IMF on an economic rescue package. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2022

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