The Growth and Stabilization Properties of Fiscal Policy in Malaysia

Author/Editor:

Sohrab Rafiq

Publication Date:

June 19, 2013

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This paper examines the size of the fiscal multiplier values generated in Malaysia. The results show that a government spending shock leads to broad positive economic effects. Although, the effectiveness of fiscal policy alters across macroeconomic states. The estimates show that since the Asian financial crisis the medium- and long-run effect of fiscal policy spending has declined. Some of this is down to greater credit availability and less investment spending.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2013/149

Subject:

Expenditure Financial crises Fiscal multipliers Fiscal policy Fiscal stimulus National accounts Private consumption

English

Publication Date:

June 19, 2013

ISBN/ISSN:

9781484337912/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA2013149

Pages:

48

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