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
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