Alternatives to Fiscal Austerity in Spain

Mark Weisbrot and Juan Montecino ()

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Abstract: This paper looks at the planned austerity measures in Spain, the rationale for the spending cuts and tax increases, likely outcomes for future debt-to-GDP ratios, and the probable results of alternative policies.

Keywords: IMF; Spain; EU; European Central Bank; deficit spending; budget deficits; fiscal policy; monetary policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: E E5 E52 E58 E6 E62 E63 E65 E66 F F1 F3 F32 F33 F34 F36 F37 F4 F5 O O5 O52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 21 pages
Date: 2010-07
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