Government Role and the Efficiency of Policy Instruments

Author/Editor:

Vito Tanzi

Publication Date:

October 1, 1995

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Summary:

Comparisons about the role of the government in an economy are usually made by reference to the share of tax revenue or of public expenditure in gross domestic product. However, governments often use other tools for pursuing their objectives. The paper discusses these other tools, shows the extent to which they can replace the traditional fiscal instruments, and assesses their quantitative importance. Various highly speculative hypotheses are advanced about the role of these other tools in countries at different levels of development.

Series:

Working Paper No. 1995/100

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

October 1, 1995

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451852349/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA1001995

Pages:

22

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