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Karoline S Rogge - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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the co evolution of Policy Mixes and socio technical systems towards a conceptual framework of Policy Mix feedback in sustainability transitions
Research Policy, 2019Co-Authors: Duncan L Edmondson, Karoline S Rogge, Florian KernAbstract:Abstract Understanding how Policymaking processes can influence the rate and direction of socio-technical change towards sustainability is an important, yet underexplored research agenda in the field of sustainability transitions. Some studies have sought to explain how individual Policy instruments can influence transitions, and the politics surrounding this process. We argue that such individual Policy instruments can cause wider feedback mechanisms that influence not only their own future development, but also other instruments in the same area. Consequently, by extending the scope of analysis to that of a Policy Mix allows us to account for multiple Policy effects on socio-technical change and resultant feedback mechanisms influencing the Policy processes that underpin further Policy Mix change. This paper takes a first step in this regard by combining Policy studies and innovation studies literatures to conceptualise the co-evolutionary dynamics of Policy Mixes and socio-technical systems. We focus on Policy processes to help explain how Policy Mixes influence socio-technical change, and how changes in the socio-technical system also shape the evolution of the Policy Mix. To do so we draw on insights from the Policy feedback literature, and propose a novel conceptual framework. The framework highlights that Policy Mixes aiming to foster sustainability transitions need to be designed to create incentives for beneficiaries to mobilise further support, while overcoming a number of prevailing challenges which may undermine political support over time. In the paper, we illustrate the framework using the example of the zero carbon homes Policy Mix in the UK. We conclude with deriving research and Policy implications for analysing and designing dynamic Policy Mixes for sustainability transitions.
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how the Policy Mix impacts innovation findings from company case studies on offshore wind in germany
Environmental innovation and societal transitions, 2016Co-Authors: Kristin Reichardt, Karoline S RoggeAbstract:Transforming the energy system to one with a greater importance of renewables requires redirecting and accelerating technological change. In this transition, so-called Policy Mixes play a crucial role. Yet precisely how Policy Mixes affect technological innovation remains poorly understood. To remedy this, in this study we choose a qualitative company case study approach to analyze the innovation impact of a comprehensive Policy Mix, taking offshore wind in Germany as research case. We find that the feed-in tariff level and the perceived consistency and credibility of the German offshore wind Policy Mix have been vital innovation drivers. Specifically, the consistent and stable Policy strategy with its long-term targets, and the consistency of the instrument Mix with this Policy strategy appear crucial to RD&D. In contrast, adoption decisions depend on a comprehensive and consistent instrument Mix. Finally, a high level of credibility can partly offset negative effects of inconsistencies in the Mix.
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Policy Mixes for sustainability transitions: An extended concept and framework for analysis
Research Policy, 2016Co-Authors: Karoline S Rogge, Kristin ReichardtAbstract:Reaching a better understanding of the policies and politics of transitions presents a main agenda item in the emerging field of sustainability transitions. One important requirement for these transitions, such as the move towards a decarbonized energy system, is the redirection and acceleration of technological change, for which policies play a key role. In this regard, several studies have argued for the need to combine different Policy instruments in so-called Policy Mixes. However, existing Policy Mix studies often fall short of reflecting the complexity and dynamics of actual Policy Mixes, the underlying politics and the evaluation of their impacts. In this paper we take a first step towards an extended, interdisciplinary Policy Mix concept based on a review of the bodies of literature on innovation studies, environmental economics and Policy analysis. The concept introduces a clear terminology and consists of the three building blocks elements, Policy processes and characteristics, which can be delineated by several dimensions. Based on this, we discuss its application as analytical framework for empirical studies analyzing the impact of the Policy Mix on technological change. Throughout the paper we illustrate the proposed concept by using the example of the Policy Mix for fostering the transition of the German energy system to renewable power generation technologies. Finally, we derive Policy implications and suggest avenues for future research.
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going beyond instrument interactions towards a more comprehensive Policy Mix conceptualization for environmental technological change
2015Co-Authors: Karoline S Rogge, Kristin ReichardtAbstract:Reaching a better understanding of the policies and politics of transitions presents a main agenda item in the emerging field of sustainability transitions. One important require- ment for these transitions, such as the move towards a decarbonized energy system, is the redirection and acceleration of technological change, for which policies play a key role. Several studies of policies supporting environmental technological change have ar- gued for the need to combine different Policy instruments in so-called Policy Mixes. However, existing Policy Mix studies often fall short of reflecting the complexity and dy- namics of actual Policy Mixes and the underlying politics of (re)designing them. In this paper we take a first step towards a more comprehensive, interdisciplinary Policy Mix concept for environmental technological change based on a review of the bodies of lit- erature on innovation studies, environmental economics and Policy analysis. The concept introduces a clear terminology and consists of the three building blocks elements, proc- esses and characteristics, which can be delineated by several dimensions. Throughout the paper, we illustrate the concept using the example of the Policy Mix for fostering the transition of the German energy system to renewable power generation technologies. We argue that the proposed concept provides an integrating analytical framework for empirical studies analyzing the impact of the Policy Mix on environmental technological change and sustainability transitions more broadly. Finally, we derive Policy implications and suggest avenues for future research.
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how the Policy Mix and its consistency impact innovation findings from company case studies on offshore wind in germany
Research Papers in Economics, 2014Co-Authors: Kristin Reichardt, Karoline S RoggeAbstract:Transforming the energy system to one with a greater importance of renewable power generation technologies requires redirecting and accelerating technological change. In this transition, so-called Policy Mixes play a crucial role. Yet precisely how Policy Mixes affect technological innovation remains poorly understood. To remedy this, in this study we choose a qualitative company case study approach to analyze the innovation impact of the elements of a Policy Mix – its Policy strategy and instrument Mix – and their consistency. Taking offshore wind in Germany as research case, we find that the German offshore wind Policy Mix, its consistency and perceived high credibility have been vital innovation drivers. Specifically, its consistent Policy strategy and the consistency of the Policy strategy with the instrument Mix appear crucial to research, development and demonstration. Still, for this emerging technology to be adopted the Policy Mix seems to require a consistent and comprehensive instrument Mix.
Giorgia Sforna - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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system transition and structural change processes in the energy efficiency of residential sector evidence from eu countries
Structural Change and Economic Dynamics, 2020Co-Authors: Elena Paglialunga, Valeria Costantini, Francesco Crespi, Giorgia SfornaAbstract:Abstract This paper aims to analyse the evolution of energy efficiency systems for the residential sector of EU countries over the past twenty years and the associated process of structural change occurred in EU economies. To this purpose, we develop a set of indicators to measure some significant characteristics of the energy efficiency systems focusing on the residential sector and map European countries in terms of four dimensions: energy system, innovation pattern, Policy Mix design and export competitiveness. Building on these indicators we develop a cluster analysis identifying non-arbitrary homogeneous country groups according to several characteristics in order to investigate the co-evolution of technological trajectories, energy use performance and export competitiveness in this specific domain. Results suggest the distinction of EU countries into four groups, that are individually and comparatively scrutinized shedding light on how the four dimensions here considered dynamically evolved and interacted within and across countries. Empirical findings suggest that the design of the domestic Policy Mix may influence technological trajectories and structural change processes. Such effect appears to be related to the quality and dimension of international relationships with main economic partners.
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A dynamic assessment of instrument interaction and timing alternatives in the EU low-carbon Policy Mix design
Energy Policy, 2018Co-Authors: Massimiliano Corradini, Elena Paglialunga, Anil Markandya, Valeria Costantini, Giorgia SfornaAbstract:Abstract The European Union low-carbon strategy includes a range of complementary policies. Potential interactions between instruments and different timing of their implementation can influence the cost and likelihood of achieving the targets. We test the interactions between the three main pillars of the European Union strategy through a dynamic Computable General Equilibrium model (GDynEP) with a time horizon of 2050. Main results are: i) going for the unilateral European Union carbon mitigation target without any complementary technological Policy will produce large economic losses; ii) by investing in clean energy technologies (energy efficiency and renewable energy) with a carbon tax revenue recycling mechanism, these losses will decrease substantially; iii) when complementary clean energy technology policies are implemented, the optimal timing of binding targets changes; iv) the higher the public support to clean energy technologies, the larger the economic gains in early adoption of challenging abatement targets.
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system transition and structural change processes in the energy efficiency of residential sector evidence from eu countries
2018Co-Authors: Elena Paglialunga, Valeria Costantini, Francesco Crespi, Giorgia SfornaAbstract:This paper aims to analyse the evolution of energy efficiency systems for the residential sector of EU countries over the past twenty years and the associated process of structural change occurred in EU economies. To this purpose, we develop a set of indicators to measure some significant characteristics of the energy efficiency systems and map European countries in terms of four dimensions: energy system, innovation system, Policy Mix design and export competitiveness. Building on these indicators we develop a cluster analysis identifying non-arbitrary homogeneous country groups according to several characteristics in order to investigate the co-evolution of technological trajectories, energy use performance and structural change in this specific domain. Results suggest the distinction of EU countries into four groups, that are individually and comparatively scrutinized shedding light on how the four dimensions here considered dynamically evolved and interacted within and across countries. Empirical findings reveal that the design of the domestic Policy Mix may play a key role in shaping technological trajectories and structural change processes that in turns allow an increase in external competitiveness performance. Such positive impact appears to be closely related to the quality and quantity of international relationships with main economic partners.
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a dynamic assessment of instrument interaction and timing alternatives in the eu low carbon Policy Mix design
Post-Print, 2018Co-Authors: Massimiliano Corradini, Elena Paglialunga, Anil Markandya, Valeria Costantini, Giorgia SfornaAbstract:The European Union low-carbon strategy includes a range of complementary policies. Potential interactions between instruments and different timing of their implementation can influence the cost and likelihood of achieving the targets. We test the interactions between the three main pillars of the European Union strategy through a dynamic Computable General Equilibrium model (GDynEP) with a time horizon of 2050. Main results are: i) going for the unilateral European Union carbon mitigation target without any complementary technological Policy will produce large economic losses; ii) by investing in clean energy technologies (energy efficiency and renewable energy) with a carbon tax revenue recycling mechanism, these losses will decrease substantially; iii) when complementary clean energy technology policies are implemented, the optimal timing of binding targets changes; iv) the higher the public support to clean energy technologies, the larger the economic gains in early adoption of challenging abatement targets. (This abstract was borrowed from another version of this item.)
Valeria Costantini - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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system transition and structural change processes in the energy efficiency of residential sector evidence from eu countries
Structural Change and Economic Dynamics, 2020Co-Authors: Elena Paglialunga, Valeria Costantini, Francesco Crespi, Giorgia SfornaAbstract:Abstract This paper aims to analyse the evolution of energy efficiency systems for the residential sector of EU countries over the past twenty years and the associated process of structural change occurred in EU economies. To this purpose, we develop a set of indicators to measure some significant characteristics of the energy efficiency systems focusing on the residential sector and map European countries in terms of four dimensions: energy system, innovation pattern, Policy Mix design and export competitiveness. Building on these indicators we develop a cluster analysis identifying non-arbitrary homogeneous country groups according to several characteristics in order to investigate the co-evolution of technological trajectories, energy use performance and export competitiveness in this specific domain. Results suggest the distinction of EU countries into four groups, that are individually and comparatively scrutinized shedding light on how the four dimensions here considered dynamically evolved and interacted within and across countries. Empirical findings suggest that the design of the domestic Policy Mix may influence technological trajectories and structural change processes. Such effect appears to be related to the quality and dimension of international relationships with main economic partners.
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A dynamic assessment of instrument interaction and timing alternatives in the EU low-carbon Policy Mix design
Energy Policy, 2018Co-Authors: Massimiliano Corradini, Elena Paglialunga, Anil Markandya, Valeria Costantini, Giorgia SfornaAbstract:Abstract The European Union low-carbon strategy includes a range of complementary policies. Potential interactions between instruments and different timing of their implementation can influence the cost and likelihood of achieving the targets. We test the interactions between the three main pillars of the European Union strategy through a dynamic Computable General Equilibrium model (GDynEP) with a time horizon of 2050. Main results are: i) going for the unilateral European Union carbon mitigation target without any complementary technological Policy will produce large economic losses; ii) by investing in clean energy technologies (energy efficiency and renewable energy) with a carbon tax revenue recycling mechanism, these losses will decrease substantially; iii) when complementary clean energy technology policies are implemented, the optimal timing of binding targets changes; iv) the higher the public support to clean energy technologies, the larger the economic gains in early adoption of challenging abatement targets.
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system transition and structural change processes in the energy efficiency of residential sector evidence from eu countries
2018Co-Authors: Elena Paglialunga, Valeria Costantini, Francesco Crespi, Giorgia SfornaAbstract:This paper aims to analyse the evolution of energy efficiency systems for the residential sector of EU countries over the past twenty years and the associated process of structural change occurred in EU economies. To this purpose, we develop a set of indicators to measure some significant characteristics of the energy efficiency systems and map European countries in terms of four dimensions: energy system, innovation system, Policy Mix design and export competitiveness. Building on these indicators we develop a cluster analysis identifying non-arbitrary homogeneous country groups according to several characteristics in order to investigate the co-evolution of technological trajectories, energy use performance and structural change in this specific domain. Results suggest the distinction of EU countries into four groups, that are individually and comparatively scrutinized shedding light on how the four dimensions here considered dynamically evolved and interacted within and across countries. Empirical findings reveal that the design of the domestic Policy Mix may play a key role in shaping technological trajectories and structural change processes that in turns allow an increase in external competitiveness performance. Such positive impact appears to be closely related to the quality and quantity of international relationships with main economic partners.
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a dynamic assessment of instrument interaction and timing alternatives in the eu low carbon Policy Mix design
Post-Print, 2018Co-Authors: Massimiliano Corradini, Elena Paglialunga, Anil Markandya, Valeria Costantini, Giorgia SfornaAbstract:The European Union low-carbon strategy includes a range of complementary policies. Potential interactions between instruments and different timing of their implementation can influence the cost and likelihood of achieving the targets. We test the interactions between the three main pillars of the European Union strategy through a dynamic Computable General Equilibrium model (GDynEP) with a time horizon of 2050. Main results are: i) going for the unilateral European Union carbon mitigation target without any complementary technological Policy will produce large economic losses; ii) by investing in clean energy technologies (energy efficiency and renewable energy) with a carbon tax revenue recycling mechanism, these losses will decrease substantially; iii) when complementary clean energy technology policies are implemented, the optimal timing of binding targets changes; iv) the higher the public support to clean energy technologies, the larger the economic gains in early adoption of challenging abatement targets. (This abstract was borrowed from another version of this item.)
Kristin Reichardt - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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how the Policy Mix impacts innovation findings from company case studies on offshore wind in germany
Environmental innovation and societal transitions, 2016Co-Authors: Kristin Reichardt, Karoline S RoggeAbstract:Transforming the energy system to one with a greater importance of renewables requires redirecting and accelerating technological change. In this transition, so-called Policy Mixes play a crucial role. Yet precisely how Policy Mixes affect technological innovation remains poorly understood. To remedy this, in this study we choose a qualitative company case study approach to analyze the innovation impact of a comprehensive Policy Mix, taking offshore wind in Germany as research case. We find that the feed-in tariff level and the perceived consistency and credibility of the German offshore wind Policy Mix have been vital innovation drivers. Specifically, the consistent and stable Policy strategy with its long-term targets, and the consistency of the instrument Mix with this Policy strategy appear crucial to RD&D. In contrast, adoption decisions depend on a comprehensive and consistent instrument Mix. Finally, a high level of credibility can partly offset negative effects of inconsistencies in the Mix.
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Policy Mixes for sustainability transitions: An extended concept and framework for analysis
Research Policy, 2016Co-Authors: Karoline S Rogge, Kristin ReichardtAbstract:Reaching a better understanding of the policies and politics of transitions presents a main agenda item in the emerging field of sustainability transitions. One important requirement for these transitions, such as the move towards a decarbonized energy system, is the redirection and acceleration of technological change, for which policies play a key role. In this regard, several studies have argued for the need to combine different Policy instruments in so-called Policy Mixes. However, existing Policy Mix studies often fall short of reflecting the complexity and dynamics of actual Policy Mixes, the underlying politics and the evaluation of their impacts. In this paper we take a first step towards an extended, interdisciplinary Policy Mix concept based on a review of the bodies of literature on innovation studies, environmental economics and Policy analysis. The concept introduces a clear terminology and consists of the three building blocks elements, Policy processes and characteristics, which can be delineated by several dimensions. Based on this, we discuss its application as analytical framework for empirical studies analyzing the impact of the Policy Mix on technological change. Throughout the paper we illustrate the proposed concept by using the example of the Policy Mix for fostering the transition of the German energy system to renewable power generation technologies. Finally, we derive Policy implications and suggest avenues for future research.
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going beyond instrument interactions towards a more comprehensive Policy Mix conceptualization for environmental technological change
2015Co-Authors: Karoline S Rogge, Kristin ReichardtAbstract:Reaching a better understanding of the policies and politics of transitions presents a main agenda item in the emerging field of sustainability transitions. One important require- ment for these transitions, such as the move towards a decarbonized energy system, is the redirection and acceleration of technological change, for which policies play a key role. Several studies of policies supporting environmental technological change have ar- gued for the need to combine different Policy instruments in so-called Policy Mixes. However, existing Policy Mix studies often fall short of reflecting the complexity and dy- namics of actual Policy Mixes and the underlying politics of (re)designing them. In this paper we take a first step towards a more comprehensive, interdisciplinary Policy Mix concept for environmental technological change based on a review of the bodies of lit- erature on innovation studies, environmental economics and Policy analysis. The concept introduces a clear terminology and consists of the three building blocks elements, proc- esses and characteristics, which can be delineated by several dimensions. Throughout the paper, we illustrate the concept using the example of the Policy Mix for fostering the transition of the German energy system to renewable power generation technologies. We argue that the proposed concept provides an integrating analytical framework for empirical studies analyzing the impact of the Policy Mix on environmental technological change and sustainability transitions more broadly. Finally, we derive Policy implications and suggest avenues for future research.
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how the Policy Mix and its consistency impact innovation findings from company case studies on offshore wind in germany
Research Papers in Economics, 2014Co-Authors: Kristin Reichardt, Karoline S RoggeAbstract:Transforming the energy system to one with a greater importance of renewable power generation technologies requires redirecting and accelerating technological change. In this transition, so-called Policy Mixes play a crucial role. Yet precisely how Policy Mixes affect technological innovation remains poorly understood. To remedy this, in this study we choose a qualitative company case study approach to analyze the innovation impact of the elements of a Policy Mix – its Policy strategy and instrument Mix – and their consistency. Taking offshore wind in Germany as research case, we find that the German offshore wind Policy Mix, its consistency and perceived high credibility have been vital innovation drivers. Specifically, its consistent Policy strategy and the consistency of the Policy strategy with the instrument Mix appear crucial to research, development and demonstration. Still, for this emerging technology to be adopted the Policy Mix seems to require a consistent and comprehensive instrument Mix.
Tobias S Schmidt - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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measuring the temporal dynamics of Policy Mixes an empirical analysis of renewable energy Policy Mixes balance and design features in nine countries
Research Policy, 2019Co-Authors: Tobias S Schmidt, Sebastian SewerinAbstract:Abstract Complex societal or environmental problems require fast and substantial socio-technical transitions. For instance, in the case of climate change, these transitions need to take place in the energy, transport and several industry sectors. To induce and accelerate such transitions, numerous Policy interventions are required, which interact with each other in Policy Mixes. While several conceptual studies on Policy Mixes have been published recently, there is very little empirical research apart from single case or small-n studies. It has been prominently argued that the debate about Policy Mixes has reached an impasse partly due to this lack of empirical work. This paper addresses this gap by providing a first analysis of the temporal dynamics of complex Policy Mixes. To do so, we develop a conceptualization and measurement of Policy Mix balance across instrument types as well as Policy Mix design features (in the form of intensity as a general and technology specificity as a technology-focused design feature). This allows us to answer the question how temporal dynamics of Policy Mixes differ between countries regarding their balance and design features. Our measurement approach is developed bottom-up, i.e., policies are assessed individually and then aggregated systematically at the Policy Mix level. This enables overcoming the ‘dependent variable problem in the study of Policy change’, i.e., the problem of measuring Policy output. More specifically, we develop a comparative dataset of 522 renewable energy policies in nine OECD countries. Our analysis shows that countries’ Policy Mix dynamics vary strongly regarding some variables (e.g., technology specificity) but less regarding others (e.g., balance). As a validity check, we also test the effects of these Mix dynamics on Policy outcome in the form of renewable energy technology diffusion. We reflect our findings in light of the theoretical debates around Policy Mixes and Policy design and discuss how our results provoke an agenda for the new generation of research on Policy Mixes. We specifically discuss avenues for future research with a particular focus on the ‘politics of Policy Mixes’.
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the effects of climate Policy on the rate and direction of innovation a survey of the eu ets and the electricity sector
Environmental innovation and societal transitions, 2012Co-Authors: Tobias S Schmidt, Karoline S Rogge, Malte Schneider, M J A Schuetz, Volker H HoffmannAbstract:This article aims to empirically assess the impact of climate Policy on technological change—a core objective of climate Policy—by focussing on the changes it causes in the rate and direction of corporate innovation activities. To this end, we develop a cross-sectional framework based on concepts from evolutionary economics and organizational theory and, resting upon this framework, develop a set of hypotheses. We test these hypotheses using novel survey data on the electricity sector in seven EU countries. We find that the EU emission trading system (ETS) has limited and even controversial effects, and that long-term emission reduction targets are an important determinant of corporate innovation activities. Furthermore, technology policies emerge as an important element of the Policy Mix complementing climate Policy. Based on our findings in this study, we make recommendations for Policy makers on how to improve the existing Policy Mix.
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the effects of climate Policy on the rate and direction of innovation a survey of the eu ets and the electricity sector
Environmental innovation and societal transitions, 2012Co-Authors: Tobias S Schmidt, Karoline S Rogge, Malte Schneider, M J A Schuetz, Volker H HoffmannAbstract:This article aims to empirically assess the impact of climate Policy on technological change—a core objective of climate Policy—by focussing on the changes it causes in the rate and direction of corporate innovation activities. To this end, we develop a cross-sectional framework based on concepts from evolutionary economics and organizational theory and, resting upon this framework, develop a set of hypotheses. We test these hypotheses using novel survey data on the electricity sector in seven EU countries. We find that the EU emission trading system (ETS) has limited and even controversial effects, and that long-term emission reduction targets are an important determinant of corporate innovation activities. Furthermore, technology policies emerge as an important element of the Policy Mix complementing climate Policy. Based on our findings in this study, we make recommendations for Policy makers on how to improve the existing Policy Mix.
