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The effects of fiscal consolidation on economic activity

September 30, 2010

Fiscal consolidation typically slows growth and raises unemployment in the short term. In this interview, the IMF’s Daniel Leigh says GDP falls about ½ percent.

Categories: Economic outlook | Speeches and interviews

Daniel Leigh, Research Department, IMF

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