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Saving behaviour and the effectiveness of fiscal policy, OECD Economic Outlook No. 76, ch. V

OECD Economic Outlook No. 76, chapter V. Fiscal policy has been used as an antidote to weak activity during the most recent downturn and fiscal consolidation has been delayed in some countries because of its perceived costs in terms of lower activity. However, the impact of fiscal policy on aggregate demand depends on the responses of private saving to changes in fiscal stance. In certain circumstances budget deficit shifts can be

Public Expenditure Management in France

Since the early 1990s, when France's general government deficit reached a disturbing 6% of GDP, the country's public finances have progressed substantially, even though significantly further improvement is required. This paper examines the tools available to policy makers to meet this challenge.

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Key indicators show Germany belonging to the countries in the OECD with strong innovation activity even though some weakening in Germany’s position relative to other OECD countries has occurred recently, as discussed in this working paper.

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Economic Survey - Germany 2004: Linking fiscal consolidation to public sector reform

Is fiscal consolidation ambitious enough? How can public sector reform make fiscal policy more effective? Does the tax system need further reform? Can the efficiency of health and long-term care spending be raised? Should pension reform continue?

Asset price cycles, "one-off" factors and structural budget balances, OECD Economic Outlook No. 75, ch. VI

OECD Economic Outlook No. 75, chapter VI. A look at how stock market movements have affected government revenues in selected countries.