Modeling Optimal Fiscal Consolidation Paths in a Selection of European Countries
24 Pages Posted: 19 Jul 2011
Date Written: July 2011
Abstract
For a number of countries - Italy, Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland, and France - this paper develops an inter-temporal model that elicits the implied country-preferences over balancing the conflicting objectives of fiscal consolidation and reduction of economic slack. The model suggests that some front-loading of adjustment is desirable, although the extent would vary by country preferences. It also finds that proposed consolidations may prove to be stronger than acceptable, especially if somewhat larger than anticipated fiscal multipliers lead to a sizeable economic deceleration.
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Kanda, Daniel, Modeling Optimal Fiscal Consolidation Paths in a Selection of European Countries (July 2011). IMF Working Paper No. 11/164, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1888907
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