2012
DOI: 10.1787/5k9fdf5xptlq-en
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Fiscal Consolidation: Part 4. Case Studies of Large Fiscal Consolidation Episodes

Abstract: This paper provides an analysis of large and sustained fiscal consolidation episodes in OECD countries implemented between 1980 and 2000. It reviews how fiscal policy variables evolved during these episodes, how consolidation was influenced by the wider economic environment, and how the political economy side helped trigger and sustain consolidation efforts. Results suggest that successful consolidation – as measured by deficit reduction and debt stabilisation or decline – was driven by spending cuts and to a … Show more

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“…Although they may not be fully implemented, they still show that investments are considered a privileged adjustment variable in many OECD countries (Annex 3, Table 1). The economic literature has established that during budgetary consolidation episodes, countries tend to cut investment more heavily than current expenditures or wages (Blöchliger et al (2012), Blanchard and Giavazzi (2003)). A study by the European Commission (2007) finds that most cuts are implemented in economic affairs (which include a large share of gross capital formation and capital transfers) rather than in other categories of spending such as social protection, health or 2005' 2006' 2007' 2008' 2009' 2010' 2011' 2012' 2013' 2014' 2015' 2016' Pais Vasco All regions education.…”
Section: Reduced Fiscal Space For Investmentsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Although they may not be fully implemented, they still show that investments are considered a privileged adjustment variable in many OECD countries (Annex 3, Table 1). The economic literature has established that during budgetary consolidation episodes, countries tend to cut investment more heavily than current expenditures or wages (Blöchliger et al (2012), Blanchard and Giavazzi (2003)). A study by the European Commission (2007) finds that most cuts are implemented in economic affairs (which include a large share of gross capital formation and capital transfers) rather than in other categories of spending such as social protection, health or 2005' 2006' 2007' 2008' 2009' 2010' 2011' 2012' 2013' 2014' 2015' 2016' Pais Vasco All regions education.…”
Section: Reduced Fiscal Space For Investmentsmentioning
confidence: 99%