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A study on “intelligent Renewable Energy Communities” explores whether they can ensure a fair and equitable transition to clean energy, moving beyond just technology to address social justice. This research is crucial for policymakers aiming to design climate policies that don’t leave vulnerable communities behind.
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Research on carbon pricing in Europe finds that a 1% policy-driven increase in energy prices causes an average welfare loss of about 0.5% of a household’s three-year consumption, with the burden falling hardest on younger, poorer, and less educated households. This provides a clear, data-backed reason for public opposition to carbon taxes, highlighting that concerns are often about fairness, not just the policy itself.
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An analysis of profit shifting and trade shows that developing countries can actually lose out from the existence of tax havens, while highly developed economies can benefit, especially when trade is liberalized. This reveals how global economic rules can create unequal outcomes between nations, complicating efforts for fair international cooperation.
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A review article argues that the division of labor in modern societies is under strain from growing task burdens and a lack of coordination, problems made worse by crises like pandemics and climate disasters. Understanding this strain is key to building more resilient economic and social systems for the future.
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The concept of “invisible social labor” describes how workers in care-focused public jobs, like teaching or nursing, absorb extra, unseen work during crises. Recognizing this hidden effort is vital for creating fairer work policies and valuing the essential but often overlooked contributions of these professions.
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