Economic Policy Council publishes annual report and holds a seminar Wed 1.2.
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Economic Policy Council will publish its annual report on the economic policy of the government and fiscal sustainability on February 1, 2023. An open seminar will be held for anyone interested in the report and themes such as green transition. Economic Policy Council will publish its annual report on the economic policy of the government […]
Finnish Economic Policy Council background report: Lump-sum transfers are the most effective way to address unequal fuel tax burdens to low-income households
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According to a background report for the Finnish Economic Policy Council, lump-sum transfers are better at improving the equity of fuel taxation compared to reductions in income or fuel taxes. Tax reductions would disproportionately benefit high-income households. Furthermore, reductions in fuel taxes could create harmful incentives to increase driving. Excise taxes on fuels are the […]