Once on the Lips, Forever on the Hips: A Benefit-Cost Analysis of Fiscal Stimulus in OECD Countries

Bev Dahlby ()

C.D. Howe Institute Backgrounder, 2009, issue 121

Abstract: The author evaluates the fiscal stimulus policies of 20 OECD countries within a simple benefit-cost framework. Among his findings: in Canada, to be justifiable on a benefit-cost basis, a fiscal stimulus project that improves consumptive public services must provide at least 73 cents in benefits for every dollar of fiscal stimulus.

Keywords: tax competitiveness program; OECD; fiscal stimulus measures (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: E62 H54 H81 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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