Fiscal consolidation and implications of social spending for long-term fiscal sustainability

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Main Authors: Douglas Sutherland, Rossana Merola
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Published: International Labour Organization 2013
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contents Fiscal consolidation and implications of social spending for long-term fiscal sustainability Douglas Sutherland Rossana Merola During the economic and financial crisis, fiscal positions across OECD countries deteriorated sharply. This column agues that population ageing and trends in social spending will further challenge the sustainability of fiscal balances. Research suggests that the scale of fiscal consolidation that will be needed to ensure long-term sustainability is large, but policymakers can look at the potential benefits of policy reform in mitigating budget pressures. interactiveResource.blog
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spellingShingle Fiscal consolidation and implications of social spending for long-term fiscal sustainability
Douglas Sutherland
Rossana Merola
Fiscal consolidation and implications of social spending for long-term fiscal sustainability Douglas Sutherland Rossana Merola During the economic and financial crisis, fiscal positions across OECD countries deteriorated sharply. This column agues that population ageing and trends in social spending will further challenge the sustainability of fiscal balances. Research suggests that the scale of fiscal consolidation that will be needed to ensure long-term sustainability is large, but policymakers can look at the potential benefits of policy reform in mitigating budget pressures. interactiveResource.blog
title Fiscal consolidation and implications of social spending for long-term fiscal sustainability
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