Fiscal Policy’s Evolving Role

IMF Blog, July 17, 2014

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Bibliographic details

• Authors: Carlo Cottarelli, Philip Gerson, Abdelhak Senhadji
• Published: July 17, 2014

Context and publication

• Title: Post-Crisis Fiscal Policy
• Editors: Carlo Cottarelli, Philip Gerson and Abdelhak Senhadji
• Landing page date: July 17, 2014
• Context referenced: Global financial crisis of 2008-2009

Core themes covered in the book (as described)

• A historical view of debt accumulation
• The timing, size, and composition of fiscal stimulus packages in advanced and emerging economies
• The heated debate surrounding the size of fiscal multipliers and the effectiveness of fiscal policy as a countercyclical tool
• Additional topics reflecting how the global financial crisis has reshaped understanding of the role of fiscal policy

Intended audience and related materials

• The book is written for a wide audience
• A webcast of the book launch hosted by the Peterson Institute for International Economics was held on July 14

Source: IMF blog page "Fiscal Policy’s Evolving Role" (July 17, 2014).