The Impact of Fiscal Consolidation and Structural Reformson Growth in Japan /

With Japan's public debt reaching historical levels, the need for fiscal consolidation and structural reforms have increased. As fiscal consolidation will require a sustained and large adjustment in the fiscal balance, its growth effect is a concern particularly for the short run. This paper us...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Berkmen, Pelin
Format: Journal
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2011.
Series:IMF Working Papers; Working Paper ; No. 2011/013
Online Access:Full text available on IMF