Quasi-Fiscal Deficit in Non-Financial Enterprises

Author/Editor:

Robert Tchaidze

Publication Date:

January 1, 2007

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This paper discusses two ways of evaluating the quasi-fiscal deficit (QFD) and the link between them. It also suggests how to properly account for the QFD when calculating the overall deficit of the public sector. Finally, using an example of the energy market, it shows how to untangle a web of mutual nonpayments and properly evaluate the QFD generated in a sector characterized by the presence of both private and public agents.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2007/010

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

January 1, 2007

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451865745/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA2007010

Pages:

13

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