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Analytical Series
Focusing on net worth and the balance sheet is a better way to manage public assets and liabilities
IAN BALL
JOHN CROMPTON
DAG DETTER
March 2022
Governments facing a fiscal crunch should seek out hidden assets
December 2021
Governments that fail to overhaul taxing, spending, and borrowing could face electoral backlash
Ken Opalo
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