UAI economists propose gradual increases in fuel prices and higher green taxes
UAI economists propose gradual increases in fuel prices and higher green taxes
April 6, 2026 Rodrigo Wagner and Claudio Agostini warned that current prices do not incorporate the costs of pollution and that gradual adjustments would help protect households and strengthen public spending. In the discussion “Decisions that Impact: Economy and Government Measures in Chile,” organized by the Business School in conjunction with the Faculty of Engineering and Sciences at UAI, Rodrigo Wagner and Claudio Agostini,…
Claudio Agostini on the rise in gasoline prices: “It would have been more reasonable to have done it more gradually”
March 26, 2026 In the MesaCentral interview, Iván Valenzuela spoke with economist and UAI academic Claudio Agostini about the increase in fuel prices and the measures proposed by the Executive. Courtesy of T13 (Mesa Central).
Cross-border energy market: study sees economic and environmental benefits for Chile
April 24, 2024 A study led by economist Claudio Agostini estimated annual benefits of up to US$5.2 million if only 150 MW are imported from Peru, and up to US$8.4 million if the same amount of solar energy is exported to Argentina. The proposal appears to be a solution to energy losses, which reached 18% of renewable generation as of March, and could also reduce…
Increase in the specific tax on fuel: what would be its impact on car use and on the reduction of emissions?
April 6, 2023 The possible increase in the specific tax on fuels has returned to public discussion after the Minister of the Environment mentioned that progress is being made on the green tax project included in the government’s program. The reactions to her statements highlight that this is a complex and controversial measure. To contribute to the debate, we present various perspectives on the issue…
(Español) Sector logístico acelera hacia la movilidad eléctrica
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