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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Format: Journal
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2014.
Series:Fiscal Monitor; Fiscal Monitor ; No. 2014/001
Online Access:Full text available on IMF
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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.
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Physical Description:1 online resource (98 pages)
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ISSN:2219-276X
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