An Industrial Policy Renaissance: The challenges and opportunities of going green

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This publication examines the global return of industrial policy, focusing on green industrial strategies that seek to align economic competitiveness with low-carbon, resource-efficient development.

It reviews the evolution of industrial policy before outlining its recent revival driven by climate imperatives, geopolitical rivalry, and supply chain disruptions.

Case studies of China, the United States, the European Union, Canada, Brazil and South Korea highlight diverse national approaches, their outcomes and the trade tensions they generate.

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