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Government Deficits, Political Inefficiency, and Fiscal Reconstruction in Japan

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  • Takero Doi

    (Faculty of Economics, Keio University
    Graduate School of International Relations and Pacific Studies, University of California)

  • Toshihiro Ihori

    (Department of Economics, University of Tokyo)

  • Hiroki Kondo

    (Department of Econmics, Shinshu University)

Abstract

We investigate the behavior of government deficits and fiscal reconstruction movement in Japan both theoretically and empirically. We first develop a dynamic framework of fiscal reconstruction process using the dynamic game theory among various interest groups. The distribution of a tax increase, that is, contribution of taxes to reducing public debt and raising privileges, depends on the political efficiency of lobbying activities. We also investigate empirically the relationship between the political inefficiency and the outcome of fiscal reconstruction process in the Japanese (national) general account.

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  • Takero Doi & Toshihiro Ihori & Hiroki Kondo, 2002. "Government Deficits, Political Inefficiency, and Fiscal Reconstruction in Japan," Annals of Economics and Finance, Society for AEF, vol. 3(1), pages 169-183, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:cuf:journl:y:2002:v:3:i:1:p:169-183
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    • H62 - Public Economics - - National Budget, Deficit, and Debt - - - Deficit; Surplus
    • H80 - Public Economics - - Miscellaneous Issues - - - General

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