Fiscal Monitor, April 2014: Public Expenditure Reform: Making Difficult Choices
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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.
Series:
Fiscal Monitor No. 2014/001
Subject:
Education spending Emerging and frontier financial markets Expenditure Financial markets Fiscal policy Fiscal stance Macroeconomic and fiscal forecasts National accounts Public debt Public financial management (PFM)
Frequency:
Biannually
English
Publication Date:
April 9, 2014
ISBN/ISSN:
9781475557121/2219-276X
Stock No:
FMOEA2014001
Pages:
98
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