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The Cyclical Conduct of Irish Fiscal Policy

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  • Agustin Benetrix

    (IIIS, Trinity College Dublin)

  • Philip R. Lane

    (IIIS, Trinity College Dublin)

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This paper provides an overview of the cyclical conduct of fiscal policy in Ireland both before and during the crisis. It shows that fiscal policy has been procyclical, with financial shocks amplifying the fiscal cycle. In addition, it highlights the importance of institutional reform and outlines the case for a formal fiscal framework.

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  • Agustin Benetrix & Philip R. Lane, 2011. "The Cyclical Conduct of Irish Fiscal Policy," The Institute for International Integration Studies Discussion Paper Series iiisdp374, IIIS.
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    Keywords

    Irish fiscal policy; cyclical fiscal policy;

    JEL classification:

    • E62 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Macroeconomic Policy, Macroeconomic Aspects of Public Finance, and General Outlook - - - Fiscal Policy; Modern Monetary Theory
    • F32 - International Economics - - International Finance - - - Current Account Adjustment; Short-term Capital Movements
    • H60 - Public Economics - - National Budget, Deficit, and Debt - - - General

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