Forecasting Budgetary Deficits

Studie 01-03-1999

Under the Stability and Growth Pact countries in the Euro area are required to balance their budgets over the economic cycle, with an upper deficit limit of 3%. Will this be possible? This study examines the sensitivity of different countries' revenues and expenditures to changes in economic conditions, including a worst-case 'bust' scenario.

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