Bi, H., Leeper, E.M. and Leith, C.B. (2012) Uncertain fiscal consolidations. Working Paper. National Bureau of Economic Research. (doi: 10.3386/w17844).
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Abstract
The paper explores the macroeconomic consequences of fiscal consolidations whose timing and composition are uncertain. Drawing on the evidence in Alesina and Ardagna (2010), we emphasize whether or not the fiscal consolidation is driven by tax rises or expenditure cuts. We find that the composition of the fiscal consolidation, its duration, the monetary policy stance, the level of government debt and expectations over the likelihood and composition of fiscal consolidations all matter in determining the extent to which a given consolidation is expansionary and/or successful in stabilizing government debt.
Item Type: | Research Reports or Papers (Working Paper) |
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Additional Information: | National Bureau of Economic Research Working Paper Series no. 17844. |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | No |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Leith, Professor Campbell |
Authors: | Bi, H., Leeper, E.M., and Leith, C.B. |
Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory H Social Sciences > HJ Public Finance |
College/School: | College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Economics |
Publisher: | National Bureau of Economic Research |
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