Introductions for non-experts

Despite the fact that subsidies have become a central issue on the international agenda, the available information on subsidies is both highly dispersed and highly technical. Most writing on the subject is in the form of scholarly articles or books written by and for economists or trade experts. The GSI's introductions for non-experts aim to fill this gap by explaining subsidy issues in a short and accessible fashion for a general readership.

A Subsidy Primer

A plain-language guide on subsidies, defining their different types, purposes, roots and impacts.

An Introduction for Journalists: Approaching the Subsidy Beast

A presentation on how journalists can most effectively approach the issue of subsidies in their writing. through a series of illustrative examples from around the world.

A Citizen's Guide to Energy Subsidies in Indonesia

This guide provides an accessible introduction to the best available information on the costs and benefits of energy subsidies in Indonesia. It discusses how energy is subsidized; the implications of these subsidies on sustainable development; and the process of reforming energy subsidies.

A Citizen's Guide to Energy Subsidies in India

This guide provides an accessible introduction to the best available information on the costs and benefits of energy subsidies in India. It discusses why India has historically subsidized energy; and the scale and impacts of subsidies.