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Fiscal Policies in High Debt Euro Area Countries
Author | : Antonella Cavallo,Pietro Dallari,Antonio Ribba |
Publsiher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 178 |
Release | : 2017-11-15 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 9783319702698 |
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This book explores the role of national fiscal policies in a selected group of Euro-area countries under the European Economic and Monetary Union (EMU). In particular, the authors characterize the response of output to fiscal consolidations and expansions in the small Euro-area open economies affected by high public and private debt. It is shown that the macroeconomic outcome of fiscal shocks is strongly related to debt levels. The Euro-area countries included in the investigation are Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Portugal, over the sample period 1999–2016, i.e., the EMU period. The main econometric tools used in this research are structural vector autoregressive (VAR) models, including panel VAR models. The available literature relating to the subject is also fully reviewed. A further closely investigated topic is the potential spillover effects of German fiscal policies on the selected small Euro-area economies. Moreover, in the perspective of the evolution of the Euro Area towards a full Monetary and Fiscal Union, the authors study the effects of area-wide government spending shocks on aggregate output and other macroeconomic variables during the EMU period. The closing chapter of the book considers evidence on the consequences of austerity policies for European labour markets during recent years.
Shared Problem Shared Solution Benefits from Fiscal Monetary Interactions in the Euro Area
Author | : Robert C. M. Beyer,Rupa Duttagupta,Alexandra Fotiou,Ms. Keiko Honjo,Mr. Mark A Horton,Zoltan Jakab,Vina Nguyen,Mr. Rafael A Portillo,Jesper Lindé,Mrs. Nujin Suphaphiphat,Mr. Li Zeng |
Publsiher | : International Monetary Fund |
Total Pages | : 27 |
Release | : 2023-07-21 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 9798400249051 |
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This paper employs two established macroeconomic models to show that fiscal policy in the euro area can help monetary policy in reducing inflation. Specifically, a fiscal consolidation of 1 percent of GDP for two years and 0.5 percent in the third year across the euro area would ease the policy interest rate by 30-50 basis points relative to the baseline scenario, while lowering inflation. It would also put the public debt-to-GDP ratio on a downward path, with the output costs reversing after the second year. Additionally, a stronger fiscal contribution to the policy mix could mitigate financial fragmentation risks. In the current context of elevated inflation in all euro area economies, the findings suggest two key takeaways: first, synchronized fiscal and monetary policies offer gains even when monetary policy is unconstrained and, second, sharing the burden of lowering inflation through fiscal consolidation among euro area members is beneficial for union-wide inflation reduction, improving debt sustainability and inducing a lower policy rate path.
Toward A Fiscal Union for the Euro Area
Author | : Céline Allard,Ms.Petya Koeva Brooks,Mr.John C Bluedorn,Fabian Bornhorst,Ms.Franziska L Ohnsorge,Mrs.Katharine M Christopherson Puh |
Publsiher | : International Monetary Fund |
Total Pages | : 29 |
Release | : 2013-09-25 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 9781484307373 |
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This is on a highly topical issue and addresses a key policy issue for Europe—namely, reinforcing EMU institutional architecture along with the Banking Union. Some proposals have emerged in Europe, and it will be important to put out staff views on this issue. In that context, publication as an SDN is appropriate, given the high profile nature and relevance of the topic—much like the Banking Union paper done a few months ago.
Revisiting the Case for Debt Mutualization in the Euro Area a Quantitative Exploration
Author | : Sakai Ando,Giovanni Dell'Ariccia,Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas,Guido Lorenzoni,Adrian Peralta,Francisco Roch |
Publsiher | : International Monetary Fund |
Total Pages | : 27 |
Release | : 2023-03-17 |
Genre | : Electronic Book |
ISBN | : 9798400234309 |
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Revisiting the Case for Debt Mutualization in the Euro Area: A Quantitative Exploration
Sovereign Risk and Belief Driven Fluctuations in the Euro Area
Author | : Giancarlo Corsetti,Mr.Keith Kuester,Mr.Andre Meier,Mr.Gernot J. Mueller |
Publsiher | : International Monetary Fund |
Total Pages | : 49 |
Release | : 2013-11-06 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 9781475516807 |
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Sovereign risk premia in several euro area countries have risen markedly since 2008, driving up credit spreads in the private sector as well. We propose a New Keynesian model of a two-region monetary union that accounts for this “sovereign risk channel.” The model is calibrated to the euro area as of mid-2012. We show that a combination of sovereign risk in one region and strongly procyclical fiscal policy at the aggregate level exacerbates the risk of belief-driven deflationary downturns. The model provides an argument in favor of coordinated, asymmetric fiscal stances as a way to prevent selffulfilling debt crises.
Euro Area Policies
Author | : International Monetary Fund. European Dept. |
Publsiher | : International Monetary Fund |
Total Pages | : 112 |
Release | : 2015-07-27 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 9781513523088 |
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This Selected Issues paper discusses the risks of low growth and inflation over the medium term for the euro area. It examines the consequences of longer term trends that predate the crisis and the progress made in addressing the crisis legacies of high unemployment and debt. The paper illustrates, in a downside scenario, how low potential growth and crisis legacies leave the euro area vulnerable to the risks of stagnation. The weak medium-term prospect and limited policy space leave the euro area vulnerable to shocks that could lead to a prolonged period of low growth and inflation. Model simulations suggest that a modest shock to investor confidence could push up risk premia and real interest rates, as policy space is constrained at the zero lower bound and fiscal policy space to provide stimulus is limited. Moreover, the lingering crisis legacies of high debt and unemployment could amplify the original shocks, creating a bad feedback loop and keeping the economy stuck in equilibrium of stagnation.
Effects of the European Economic and Monetary Union EMU on Taxation and Interest Spending of National Governments
Author | : Mr.Francesco P. Mongelli |
Publsiher | : International Monetary Fund |
Total Pages | : 37 |
Release | : 1997-07-01 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 9781451951271 |
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This paper examines the interest spending and taxation channels through which EMU could affect the public finances. It provides a framework for examining different views on a further narrowing of interest rate differentials. A model of Blanchard and Fischer is amended to analyze the two channels, and empirical evidence on the tax harmonization process is presented. The paper argues that “high-debt” and “high-tax” countries pursuing prudent fiscal policies could benefit the most from EMU: if monetary and widespread fiscal discipline are jointly established, interest rates could decline rapidly, while tax harmonization is likely to be gradual.
Fiscal Politics in the Euro Area
Author | : Luc Eyraud,Vitor Gaspar,Mr.Tigran Poghosyan |
Publsiher | : International Monetary Fund |
Total Pages | : 44 |
Release | : 2017-01-30 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 9781475572919 |
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This paper provides evidence of fiscal procyclicality, excessive deficits, distorted budget composition and poor compliance with fiscal rules in the euro area. Our analysis relies on real-time data for 19 countries participating in the euro area over 1999–2015. We look for, but do not find, conclusive evidence of bias in procedures in relation to country size. The paper also briefly reviews the literature on political economy factors and policy biases, and offers some reflections on the euro area architecture.