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Energy Subsidy Reform
Enrol in the Energy Subsidy Reform online programme by edX to learn all about energy subsidies, their definition, costs, and various implications.
Intermediate
Online
4 Weeks
Free
Quick facts
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Medium of instructions
English
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Mode of learning
Self study
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Mode of Delivery
Video and Text Based
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Learning efforts
3-4 Hours Per Week
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Course overview
The Energy Subsidy Reform online course by edX is a four-week-long programme brought to you by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) with financial support from the MNRW (Managing Resource Wealth Trust Fund). The course will introduce you to the measurement and definition of subsidies.
Throughout the Energy Subsidy Reform syllabus, you will explore the design of a successful energy subsidy reform based on practical country case studies. You will also learn about the environmental, social, and economic effects of subsidies.
This course will discuss the failures and successes of energy subsidy reforms in the context of different countries. What's more, you will also receive hands-on training for designing energy subsidy reforms. This way, you will learn the ways to measure the effects of subsidies in your own nation.
Besides, you can earn a shareable certificate after the completion of this online programme and verify your knowledge. There are two options to join the course; verified and audit-free. In the audit-free free, the learners will have only a limited duration of access to the programme.
The highlights
- 4-weeks course
- An offering of the IMF
- Shareable certificate
- Video lectures in English
- Self-paced course
- Requires 3-4 weekly study hours
- Online course
- Intermediate-level course
- Economics and Finance course
- Free enrolment
Program offerings
- Digital learning
- Paid certification
- Industry expert instructors
- Free programme access
- Self-directed learning
- Shareable certificate
- Graded assignments
- Hands-on learning
- English video transcript
- Video lessons
- 4-weeks training
- Offered by imf
Course and certificate fees
Type of course
- Access to the Energy Subsidy Reform course is available free of cost.
- The 'Verified Track' enrolment option will cost you Rs. 2,077. You will get access to graded assignments and certificates.
Energy Subsidy Reform fee structure
Course option | Fee |
Audit Track | Free |
Verified Track | Rs. 2,077 |
certificate availability
certificate providing authority
certificate fees
Eligibility criteria
You must have some knowledge of spreadsheets to join the online training. Also, prior knowledge of economics can help grasp the concepts in a better way.
What you will learn
Near the end of the Energy Subsidy Reform programme, you should have gained a complete understanding of the following:
- Environmental, social, and economic implications of energy subsidies
- Rules and regulations that enable countries to phase out subsidies with time
- How to measure energy subsidies
- Successful subsidy reform actions
- Evaluating the effects of energy subsidies in your country
Who it is for
Civil servants looking to improve the economic issues of their country or anyone interested in better understanding the problems related to energy subsidies should join the Energy Subsidy Reform programme.
Admission details
Step 1 – Open the course page by visiting the official website.
Step 2 – Tap the ‘Enroll now’ button to reach the sign-up page.
Step 3 – Here, you need to enter some basic details and click the ‘Create account’ button for signing up. You can also log in by linking a Google, Facebook, Microsoft, or Apple ID.
Step 4 – You will be redirected to a new page after registration. Now, you can join the Energy Subsidy Reform online programme for free by choosing the free audit option. On the other hand, you can also choose the 'Verified Track' enrolment option and pay the applicable course fee.
Filling the form
You can join edX’s Energy Subsidy Reform online course by logging on to the edX website and creating an account. There is no need to fill and submit an application form. You can directly sign in using a social account. Or else, sign up for a new ID by providing information like username, password, country of origin, full name, and email ID.
The syllabus
An Overview
Entry Survey and Pre-Course Test
- Entry Survey
- Pre-Course Test
Module 1:
Part 1: Definition and Measurement of Subsidies, Incomplete section
- Module Key Info
- What are Energy Subsidies?
- Measurement of Pre-tax Subsidies
- Analysis of Price Changes: The Pass-through Approach
- Summary
Part 2: Definition and Measurement of Subsidies
- Module Key Info
- Measurement of Electricity Subsidies
- Corrective Energy Taxes
- Measurement of Post-tax Subsidies
Module 2: Economic and Social Implication of Subsidies
- Module Key Info
- Macro-Economic Implications of Subsidies
- Implications of Subsidies for the Environment and Society
Module 3: How to Reform Energy Subsidies
- Module Key Info
- Identifying Barriers to Reform
- How Countries can Design a Successful Reform Strategy
Module 4: Policy Responses to Mitigate the Effects of Subsidy Reform
- Module Key Info,
- How Should Monetary Policy Respond?
- Designing Efficient Social Safety Nets
Module 5: A Toolkit to Analyze the Distributional Effects of Fuel Subsidy Reform
- Module Key Info
- Assessing Direct Effects
- Assessing Indirect Effects - The Price Shifting Model (
- Presenting the Toolkit
Module 6: Fuel Pricing Mechanisms
- Module Key Info
- Automatic Pricing Mechanisms
- Smoothing Price Mechanisms
- Choosing an Optimal Course of Action
Module 7
Part 1: Case Studies
- Module Key Info and Introduction to the India Case Study,
- India: The Administered Pricing Mechanism in the 1990s
- India: The Fiscal Cost of Energy Subsidies
- India: Recommendations of Expert Committees and IMF Technical Assistance
- India: Carbon Taxation and CO2 Reductions
- India: Progress and Lessons in Energy Subsidy Reform
- India: A Conversation with the Experts
Part 2: Case Studies Continued
- Module Key Info
- Mauritania: Fuel Subsidy Reform
- The Philippines: Electricity Subsidy Reform
Final Course Test and Exit Survey
- Post-Course Test
- Post-Course Survey
Learn More!
- Videos
How it helps
The Energy Subsidy Reform online programme is self-directed and flexible. You can have complete access to the course contents anytime and study at your convenience. Also, you will learn from experts working with the IMF and its partner organisations.
Moreover, you can opt for the Energy Subsidy Reform certification after completing the course. This certificate will serve as an official credential to verify your accomplishments. It can be easily shared to your LinkedIn profile resulting in the improvement of your job prospects.
Instructors
Mr Nooman Rebei
Economist
International Moneta...
Ph.D
Ms Samah Mazraani
Economist
International Moneta...
Other Bachelors, Ph.D
Mr Luc Moers
Senior Economist
International Moneta...
Ph.D
Mr Masahiro Nozaki
Senior Economist
International Moneta...
Ph.D
Mr Kangni Roland Kpodar
Senior Economist
International Moneta...
Ph.D
Mr Younes Zouhar
Senior Economist
International Moneta...
Other Bachelors
Ms La Bhus Fah
Economist
International Moneta...
Other Masters
Mr Kamil Dybczak
Economist
International Moneta...
FAQs
The International Monetary Fund accredits this online programme.
Yes, you can enrol in the course for free.
Yes, you need some basic knowledge of spreadsheets and Economics.
Although the Energy Subsidy Reform course is self-paced, you need to devote approximately 6-8 hours per week to complete the programme on time.
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