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In Latin America, Fiscal Policy Can Lighten the Burden of Central Banks

April 13, 2023

Gustavo Adler, Nigel Chalk

Taming inflation requires slowing down demand. While monetary policy has played its part, lowering fiscal deficits would also help lessen the cost-of-living crisis.

Fiscal Policy Can Promote Economic Stability and Address Risks to Public Finances

April 12, 2023

Francesca Caselli, Vitor Gaspar, Gee Hee Hong, Paulo Medas

Following exceptional pandemic support, governments should foster disinflation and financial stability while protecting the most vulnerable and safeguarding public finances

Fiscal Policy Can Help Tame Inflation and Protect the Most Vulnerable

April 3, 2023

Vitor Gaspar, Carlos Eduardo Goncalves, Paolo Mauro, Marcos Poplawski-Ribeiro

Smart fiscal policy can help restore price stability and lessen the impact of the cost-of-living crisis.

The Unfinished Business of International Business Tax Reform

February 16, 2023

Ruud de Mooij, Alexander Klemm, Christophe Waerzeggers

Most countries in the world agreed on a major tax reform in 2021. Now it’s time to follow through with implementation.

Pacific Island Countries Have Untapped Tax Potential

October 20, 2022

Sanjaya Panth, Todd Schneider, Mouhamadou Sy

There is scope to raise more revenue to pay for vital climate and social-development spending

Fiscal Policy Can Help People Rebound From Cost of Living Crisis

October 12, 2022

Vitor Gaspar, Raphael Lam, Paolo Mauro, Roberto Piazza

Countries should prioritize protecting the vulnerable through targeted support while keeping a tight fiscal stance to help fight inflation

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