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Fit-for-55 in France: what are the medium-run macro effects?

Published on the 9th of January 2026

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Post No. 426. Long-run benefits of transition policies are clear and well-documented in the literature, which shows huge economic losses in case of inaction. These policies also have medium-run consequences, which we study here. We use a new approach to model the impact on the French economy of a carbon tax in line with the CO2 emission reduction of Fit-for-55.

Updated on the 9th of January 2026