Transition Economies: How Appropriate is the Size and Scope of Government?
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Summary:
This paper assesses changes in the size and scope of government in 24 transition economies. Whereas these governments have retrenched in terms of public expenditures in relation to GDP, as well as public employment as a share of population, some indicators suggest that size remains high (e.g., rising indebtedness, a heavy regulatory burden, and prevalence of noncash transactions). At the same time, the scope of government activities-although evolving-has not necessarily become appropriate. This paper provides some recommendations for aligning the scope of government with the increasing market orientation of these economies.
Series:
Working Paper No. 2001/055
Subject:
Arrears Education Expenditure Health Health care Labor Public employment Total expenditures
English
Publication Date:
May 1, 2001
ISBN/ISSN:
9781451847628/1018-5941
Stock No:
WPIEA0552001
Pages:
44
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