The literature on taxation of rents from nonrenewable resources uses different theoretical
assumptions and methods and a variety of empirical observations to arrive at widely …

Rents to Riches> focuses on the political economy of the detailed decisions that
governments make at each step of the natural resource management (NRM) value chain …

This paper provides a conceptual overview of economists′ attempts to learn about the
effects of taxes on extractive resources. The emphasis is on research methods and …

The coverage is also broad in terms of the design issues addressed. One, however, is given
particular emphasis, running through much of the discussion. This is the question of whether …

The tools of environmental economics guide policymakers as they weigh development
against nature, present against future, and certain benefits against uncertain consequences …

The taxation of nonrenewable natural resources–meaning, for present purposes, petroleums
(oil and gas) and minerals–is an important source of government revenue for many …

This paper provides specific estimates on the scale of profit shifting among hydrocarbon
MNEs. We estimate a semi-elasticity of reported Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) …

O regime de regulação do setor de petróleo e gás natural no Brasil vem sofrendo
transformações substanciais nos últimos anos. O ponto de partida dessas transformações …

Drilling expenses have increased sharply in recent years. The productivity of drilling
operations–in terms of meters drilled per day–significantly influences exploration costs …

The government contracts with a foreign firm to extract a natural resource that requires an
upfront investment and which faces price uncertainty. In states where profits are high, there …