A Simple Method to Compute Fiscal Multipliers

By Nicoletta Batini, Luc Eyraud, Anke Weber

June 9, 2014

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Nicoletta Batini, Luc Eyraud, and Anke Weber. A Simple Method to Compute Fiscal Multipliers, (USA: International Monetary Fund, 2014) accessed September 20, 2024

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Summary

Fiscal multipliers are important tools for macroeconomic projections and policy design. In many countries, little is known about the size of multipliers, as data availability limits the scope for empirical research. For these countries, we propose a simple method—dubbed the “bucket approach”—to come up with reasonable multiplier estimates. The approach bunches countries into groups (or “buckets”) with similar multiplier values, based on their characteristics. It also takes into account the effect of some temporary factors, such as the state of the business cycle.

Subject: Automatic stabilizers, Exchange rate arrangements, Expenditure, Fiscal multipliers, Fiscal policy, Foreign exchange

Keywords: Automatic stabilizers, Exchange rate arrangements, Fiscal multiplier, Fiscal multipliers, Fiscal policy, Government spending, Multiplier, Multipliers in EME, Spending, Spending shock, Stance factor, WP

Publication Details

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33
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Working Paper No. 2014/093
Stock No:

WPIEA2014093
ISBN:

9781498357999
ISSN:

1018-5941

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