Public Finance and Technological Development in Central Asia

34 Pages Posted: 18 Mar 2021

Date Written: June 15, 2020

Abstract

This paper discusses the current situation with government revenue, expenditure, and deficits in the economies of Central Asia and considers the options available to use fiscal policy to support the technological development of these economies. It analyses contemporary issues in the public finances of these countries including the size of their governments, efficiency losses due to uneven taxation of different sectors and entities, ineffective foreign aid, and government expenditure inefficiency. The paper provides recommendations for the modification of fiscal policies to promote economic diversification and productivity growth in Central Asia.

Keywords: fiscal policy, Central Asia, technological development

JEL Classification: H20, H30, H50, H52, H55, H60

Suggested Citation

Mogilevskii, Roman, Public Finance and Technological Development in Central Asia (June 15, 2020). University of Central Asia – Institute of Public Policy and Administration (IPPA) Working Paper No. 56, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3806227 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3806227

Roman Mogilevskii (Contact Author)

University of Central Asia (UCA) ( email )

138 Toktogul Street
Bishkek, 720001
Kyrgyzstan

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