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ID126537
Title ProperHow the removal of energy subsidy affects general price in China
Other Title Informationa study based on input-output model
LanguageENG
AuthorJiang, Zhujun ;  Tan, Jijun
Publication2013.
Summary / Abstract (Note)In China, most energy prices are controlled by the government and are under-priced, which means energy subsidies existing. Reforming energy subsidies have important implications for sustainable development through their effects on energy price, energy use and CO2 emission. This paper applies a price-gap approach to estimate China's fossil-fuel related subsidies with the consideration of the external cost. Results indicate that the magnitude of subsidies amounted to CNY 1214.24 billion in 2008, equivalent to 4.04% of GDP of that year. Subsidies for oil products are the largest, followed by subsidies for the coal and electricity. Furthermore, an input-output model is used to analyze the impacts of energy subsidies reform on different industries and general price indexes. The findings show that removal of energy subsidies will have significant impact on energy-intensive industry, and consequently push up the general price level, yet with a small variation. Removing oil products subsidies will have the largest impact, followed by electricity, coal and natural gas. However, no matter which energy price increases, PPI is always the most affected, then GDP deflator, with CPI being the least. Corresponding compensation measures should be accordingly designed to offset the negative impact caused by energy subsidies reform.
`In' analytical NoteEnergy Policy Vol.63; Dec 2013: p.599-606
Journal SourceEnergy Policy Vol.63; Dec 2013: p.599-606
Key WordsEnergy Prices ;  Energy Subsidies ;  Input - Output Model ;  Input – Output Model