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The global crisis has resulted in a sharp increase in government indebtedness in many G20 countries. Comprehensive fiscal consolidation strategies are therefore needed to preserve market confidence and pave the way for stronger, more balanced growth in the years to come.

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The world is recovering from the worst crisis since the Great Depression, leaving a strong and lasting impact on Member countries’ public finances. This paper analyses how sub-central governments are affected and how fiscal policy has reacted in the first months after the outbreak of the crisis.

Going for Growth 2010 Chapter 5: A Family Affair: Intergenerational Social Mobility across OECD Countries

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