Global Aging Pressures: Impact of Fiscal Adjustment, Policy Cooperation, and Structural Reforms

Author/Editor:

Manmohan S. Kumar ; Dennis P Botman

Publication Date:

August 1, 2007

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Demographic pressures will materialize in many economies over the next few decades. We examine the macroeconomic impact of alternative fiscal adjustment and structural reform strategies to address these global aging pressures using the IMF's Global Fiscal Model (GFM). The results suggest substantial spillover effects of aging through international financial channels. To maintain sustainability, fiscal adjustment needs to be broad-based, while avoiding increases in direct taxes. There are substantial benefits from fiscal cooperation, while negative growth effects can be offset by complementary structural reforms in product and labor markets with the benefits accruing early and to all incomegroups.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2007/196

Subject:

Aging Consumption Fiscal consolidation Fiscal policy Labor supply

English

Publication Date:

August 1, 2007

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451867602/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA2007196

Pages:

58

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