Fiscal Monitor, April 2014 Public Expenditure Reform: Making Difficult Choices

Fiscal risks are abating somewhat but remain elevated. In advanced economies, recent policy moves have broadly stabilized public debt ratios, but medium-term prospects are still uncertain, and debt remains at historic highs. Fiscal vulnerabilities are rising in both emerging market economies and low...

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Main Author: Guerguil, Martine
Other Authors: Keen, Michael
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. International Monetary Fund 2014
Series:Fiscal Monitor
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Collection: International Monetary Fund - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Fiscal risks are abating somewhat but remain elevated. In advanced economies, recent policy moves have broadly stabilized public debt ratios, but medium-term prospects are still uncertain, and debt remains at historic highs. Fiscal vulnerabilities are rising in both emerging market economies and low-income countries, although in most cases from relatively moderate levels. Across country groups, fiscal policy should aim at rebuilding policy space while supporting the recovery and long-term growth prospects
Physical Description:98 pages
ISBN:9781475557121