Expenditure Issues and Governance in Central America
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Summary:
This paper analyzes Central America's track record on inequality, poverty, and quality of fiscal adjustment in relation to economic growth; health and education outcomes; adequacy of social safety nets; and governance. It then assesses the degree to which the track record can be traced to reforms in public expenditure and governance. Despite the considerable heterogeneity among the countries in the region, there are some policies that all countries need to pursue. Sustained growth and a better quality of fiscal adjustment are needed, as well as policies aimed at increasing individuals' productivity and improving governance.
Series:
Working Paper No. 2002/187
Subject:
Education Expenditure Health Health care spending Income inequality National accounts Poverty
English
Publication Date:
November 1, 2002
ISBN/ISSN:
9781451859522/1018-5941
Stock No:
WPIEA1872002
Pages:
32
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