Mattia Ricci is an Economist in the Fiscal Policy Analysis Unit at the European Commission Joint Research Centre in Seville. His work focuses on the areas of macroeconomic analysis and fiscal policy. Before joining the JRC in 2020, Mattia worked as Economic Advisor for the UK Communication Regulator (Ofcom) and for the Scottish Independent Fiscal Institution (the Fiscal Commission). Mattia holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Glasgow.

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VoxEU Column

Aligning food taxation with climate goals: A possible path to greening consumption in Europe

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  • Climate Change
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  • Taxation
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Understanding the effects of the cost-of-living crisis: The role of interest rates and mortgage debt

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  • Inflation
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  • Macroeconomic policy