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Strategies for Fiscal Consolidation in the Post-Crisis World

The crisis and associated increases in the fiscal deficits and government debts have resulted in a daunting fiscal challenge, especially for advanced economies. Most of the adjustment will have to stem from fiscal structural reforms. Strengthened fiscal institutions can play a key role in support of fiscal consolidation. click for more

Country Issues

  • Spain

    Long-run fiscal outlook and the public sector balance sheet (see p. 59)

  • Tanzania

    Developing a rule-based fiscal policy framework

  • Indonesia

    Managing public resources (see p. 11)

  • India

    Experience with fiscal rules (see p. 33)

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IMF at the forefront on fiscal issues

Fiscal policy affects macroeconomic stability, growth, and income distribution. Citizens expect their governments to ensure value-for-money for public spending, a fair and efficient tax system, and transparent and accountable management of public sector resources.

The IMF has been a leading source of fiscal policy and management expertise worldwide. The IMF monitors and analyzes global fiscal trends and advises IMF member countries on fiscal issues directly.

This page highlights the main fiscal policy issues currently under discussion, as well as provides links to research, publications, and commentary.     

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Contact

Comments on this page should be sent to: exrpolicycom@imf.org     Contact the Fiscal Affairs Department