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Macroeconomic policy advice and the article IV consultations comparative overview of European Union member states

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  • Weisbrot, Mark.
  • Jorgensen, Helene.

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Examines 67 IMF Article IV consultations in 27 EU member states between 2008 and 2011, and shows that there is an overwhelming emphasis on fiscal consolidation, reduction of social expenditures, and measures that weaken the bargaining power and income of labour, and make it difficult to promote growth and employment.

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  • Weisbrot, Mark. & Jorgensen, Helene., 2013. "Macroeconomic policy advice and the article IV consultations comparative overview of European Union member states," ILO Working Papers 994855133402676, International Labour Organization.
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