Climate change is affecting prospects for trade and economic development around the world. Extreme weather can disrupt supply chains, damage... Read more
manufacturing
This paper presents a new method for estimating the effects of regulations when treated and control firms compete on the output market. Read more
This paper analyzes imported carbon emission at the firm level. To do so, the authors combine information on emissions, imports, imported emissions and energy prices for French manufacturing firms between 1997 and 2014. Read more
There has been a resurgence in the debate around Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAMs) and the role they may play in preserving the effectiveness of climate action in high ambition countries. This report explores how the European Union’s CBAM, announced to come into force by the end of 2022, might affect the UK. Read more
A robust carbon pricing framework is needed to support decarbonisation of industry and avoid important UK exports being penalised by the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism, according to a new report published today (April 1st 2021) Read more
Zero-emission and autonomous vehicles present significant growth potential for the UK, and diverse employment opportunities across future supply chains for a range of goods and services, according to a new report published today (13 February 2020). Read more
The UK needs to adopt a strategic approach to decarbonisation and the transition to net-zero economic growth. This report focuses on the goods and services related to passenger vehicles, identifying the multiple areas in which the UK could be competitive: opportunities lie in diverse goods and services across value chains and stages of innovation. Read more
This paper examines the role of power prices on deindustrialization. Read more
The authors of this paper aim to illuminate how high power prices can exacerbate premature deindustrialisation, using data from 33 countries and regional data from the Philippines. Read more
Using data from Indonesia, this study concludes that FDI can serve as a channel for international transfer of environmentally-friendly technologies and practices, thus directly contributing to environmental progress. Read more
