3. International Coordination of Fiscal Policies
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Mr. Jacob A. Frenkel https://isni.org/isni/0000000404811396 International Monetary Fund

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Mr. Morris Goldstein https://isni.org/isni/0000000404811396 International Monetary Fund

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Language:
English
Print Publication Date:
24 Apr 1996
Keywords:
BOOK; exchange rate; nominal interest rate; EC country; deutsche mark; policy rule; exchange-rate crisis; Exchange rates; Real exchange rates; Currencies; Inflation; Global; Europe; Asia and Pacific; North America; Middle East; current account; fiscal policy policy change; country X; fiscal policy action; United States vis-à-vis; Government debt management; Fiscal stimulus; Real interest rates

Abstract

International coordination of macroeconomic policies has attracted much attention in recent years. The main issue has been whether economic performance can be improved by coordination. Although it is still a controversial issue, many economists have argued that coordination would make a positive contribution to economic performance. This paper deals with the requirements for successful fiscal coordination. It concludes that those requirements are such that the best fiscal policies that countries can pursue are those aimed at putting their houses in order.

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Cover Functioning of the International Monetary System
Functioning of the International Monetary System
ISBN:
9781557755544
Publication Date:
24 Apr 1996
Publisher:
International Monetary Fund
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781557755544.071
Pages:
507