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Fiscal Solvency and Fiscal Forecasting in Europe

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Artis, M.
Marcellino, M.

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This paper analyses two features of concern to policy-makers in the countries of the prospective European Monetary Union: The solvency of their governments finances; and the accuracy of fiscal forecasts.

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Paper provided by European University Institute in its series Economics Working Papers with number eco98/2.

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Date of creation: 1998
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Keywords: SOLVENCY ; FISCAL POLICY;

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C22 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Time-Series Models; Dynamic Quantile Regressions
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H63 - Public Economics - - National Budget, Deficit, and Debt - - - Debt; Debt Management

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  2. Alberto Bagnai, 2004. "Keynesian And Neoclassical Fiscal Sustainability Indicators, With Applications To Emu Member Countries," Public Economics 0411005, EconWPA. [Downloadable!]
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  4. Michael J. Artis & Marco Buti, 2000. "Close to Balance or in Surplus. A Policy Maker’s Guide to the Implementation of the Stability and Growth Pact," EUI-RSCAS Working Papers 28, European University Institute (EUI), Robert Schuman Centre of Advanced Studies (RSCAS). [Downloadable!]
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  6. Thomas D. Willett, . "A Political Economy Analysis of the Maastricht and Stability Pact Fiscal Criteria," Claremont Colleges Working Papers 1999-33, Claremont Colleges. [Downloadable!]
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