Fiscal Multipliers /

This paper provides background information for policymakers on fiscal multipliers, including quantitative estimates. The fiscal multiplier is the ratio of a change in output to an exogenous change in the fiscal deficit with respect to their respective baselines. The size of the multiplier is larger...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Spilimbergo, Antonio
Other Authors: Schindler, Martin, Symansky, Steven
Format: Journal
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2009.
Series:IMF Staff Position Notes; Staff Position Note ; No. 2009/011
Online Access:Full text available on IMF