Manuel Frondel

Manuel Frondel is an economist associated with the Leibniz-Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung (RWI), a German economic research institute. He is newsworthy due to his expertise on economic matters, particularly concerning energy prices and climate policy. Recent news articles highlight Frondel's analysis of the impact of high gasoline prices on tax revenues in Germany. According to RWI calculations, the increased fuel prices are expected to generate nearly half a billion euros in additional tax revenue. Furthermore, broader public sentiment regarding climate neutrality in Germany is a relevant topic. While a majority of Germans desire a climate-neutral country, a recent survey indicates widespread skepticism about achieving this goal by the government's target date of 2045. Frondel's economic perspective is relevant in understanding the financial implications of energy policies and the challenges associated with achieving climate neutrality.