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The Latin American Economic Outlook 2009 will be presented on 28 October 2008 at the XVIII Iberoamerican Summit of San Salvador
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Are Latin American governments maximising the potential of fiscal policy as a development tool? The 2009 edition of the Latin American Economic Outlook analyses the progress governments in the region have achieved in the fiscal realm during the last decade. It concludes that they could do much more to exploit the ability of fiscal policy to boost economic growth and combat poverty and inequality. Well-administered fiscal policy can be the basis of a renewed social contract between Latin Americans and their governments. This Outlook highlights areas where reform would be most fruitful on both the revenue collection and the spending side. It urges Latin American governments to design fiscal systems adapted to the specific nature of their economies and to keep a close eye on political economy, for example in debt management. Particular focus is given to the need to deliver better and fairer public goods and services, and how success in this area can contribute to democratic consolidation. The Latin American Economic Outlook 2009 is essential reading for those who wish to know more about the development of fiscal policy in Latin America, the ongoing efforts in the region to advance fiscal performance and the challenges that lie ahead.
Contents
The Latin American Economic Outlook 2009 will address challenges and opportunities for fiscal policy reform in Latin America. The report will cover the following topics:
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The link between fiscal policy and development
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Recent trends in Latin America's fiscal performance
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Public debt, political cycles and capital markets
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Tax revenues in Latin America
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Fiscal policy and informality in Latin America
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Public spending and the quality of education
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For further information
Please contact the Development Centre at dev.leo@oecd.org.
Interested institutions are invited to contact Angel Alonso (angel.alonso@oecd.org, +33 1 45249411).
Journalists are invited to contact Colm Foy (Colm.Foy@oecd.org, +33 1 4524 480).
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