scholarly journals ONE EMU FISCAL POLICY FOR THE EURO

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (6) ◽  
pp. 1437-1477
Author(s):  
Alexandre Lucas Cole ◽  
Chiara Guerello ◽  
Guido Traficante
Keyword(s):  
Fiscal Policy ◽  
Policy Coordination ◽  
New Keynesian ◽  
Fiscal Policies ◽  
Tax Rate ◽  
Net Exports ◽  
International Demand ◽  
Welfare Implications ◽  
Trade Elasticity ◽  
The Impact

We build a two-country New-Keynesian DSGE model of a Currency Union to study the effects of fiscal policy coordination, by evaluating the stabilization properties and welfare implications of different fiscal policy scenarios. Our main findings are that a government spending rule which targets the net exports gap rather than the domestic output gap produces more stable dynamics and that consolidating government budget constraints across countries with symmetric tax rate movements provides greater stabilization. A key role is played by the trade elasticity which determines the impact of the terms of trade on net exports. In fact, when goods are complements, the stabilization properties of coordinating fiscal policies are no longer supported. These findings point out to possible policy prescriptions for the Euro Area: to coordinate fiscal policies by reducing international demand imbalances, either by stabilizing trade flows across countries or by creating some form of Fiscal Union or both.

scholarly journals Growing discoordination between monetary and fiscal policies in Ukraine

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 40-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Svitlana Mishchenko ◽  
Svitlana Naumenkova ◽  
Volodymyr Mishchenko ◽  
Viktor Ivanov ◽  
Roman Lysenko
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Fiscal Policy ◽  
Interest Rate ◽  
Weighted Average ◽  
Fiscal Policies ◽  
Macroeconomic Indicators ◽  
High Volatility ◽  
Monetary And Fiscal Policy ◽  
Sustainable Economic Growth ◽  
The Impact

The slowdown in economic development caused by the reduction in the efficiency of the functioning of state institutions determined the focus of the governments of most countries of the world on achieving sustainable economic growth, as well as ensuring macroeconomic and macrofinancial stability. A major issue that is dealt with is the weakening of the interaction of monetary and fiscal policies in Ukraine. It can be assumed that one of the reasons hindering economic growth is growing discoordination between monetary and fiscal policies. The purpose of this study is to assess the nature of monetary and fiscal policies in Ukraine in 2000–2017 and justify the need for coordination between them to stimulate economic growth. For the quantitative assessment of the influence of monetary and fiscal factors on GDP, the models of autoregression with distributed lags – ARDL are used. The analysis makes it possible to distinguish and characterize three stages of combining the rigid and stimulating monetary and fiscal policy in Ukraine in 2000–2017. The article examines the influence of the dynamics of the monetary aggregate M3, the inflation rate and the weighted average base interest rate on the growth rates of real GDP in Ukraine, the impact of using the “monetary clamp” effect on the increase in the NBU’s interest rate, and the direct effect of monetary factors on the fiscal policy. The authors conclude that the inconsistency of monetary and fiscal policies is one of the reasons for the high volatility of macroeconomic indicators. The article substantiates the conclusion that it is necessary to overcome the increasing antagonism between monetary and fiscal policies in Ukraine and to strengthen their coordination.

Optimizing the Impact of Taxation on the Level of Profitability and Solvency of the Organization

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 28-32
Author(s):  
М. Гаджиев ◽  
M. Gadzhiev ◽  
Д, Сеферова ◽  
D, Seferova
Keyword(s):  
Fiscal Policy ◽  
Entire Range ◽  
The State ◽  
Tax Burden ◽  
System Of Equations ◽  
Business Activity ◽  
Direct Factor ◽  
Tax Rate ◽  
Economic Relations ◽  
The Impact

The change in the level of solvency and business activity of a taxpayer is a direct factor in reducing the ability of an organization to meet tax obligations. The result of the study of the interrelationship of these indicators is formalized in the form of a system of equations, the consolidated formula of which can be represented as a model for determining the parameters of the tax burden and the paying capacity of the payer under the impact of a change in the aggregate tax rate from its income. In this methodology, by taking an element-by-element account of all the factors of this interaction, the entire range of economic relations that arise between the state and the taxpayer in the process of distributing the taxpayer’s income in the context of the changing fiscal policy of the state is presented, and a number of available approaches to measuring the tax burden and the tax burden are compared.

The Impact of Fiscal Policies on the Socioeconomic Determinants of Health

2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabel Mosquera ◽  
Yolanda González-Rábago ◽  
Amaia Bacigalupe ◽  
Marc Suhrcke
Keyword(s):  
Fiscal Policy ◽  
Determinants Of Health ◽  
Income Poverty ◽  
Fiscal Policies ◽  
Socioeconomic Determinants ◽  
Recent Debate ◽  
Education And Employment ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Health And Health Inequalities

There has been considerable recent debate around the alleged impact of discretionary fiscal policies – especially austerity policies – on health and health inequalities. Assuming that most of the impact will have to run via the effect of fiscal policies on socioeconomic determinants of health (SDH), it is of interest to gain a further understanding of the relationship between fiscal policies and SDH. Therefore, the aim of this article is to review the recent evidence on the impact of discretionary fiscal policies on key SDH, i.e. income, poverty, education, and employment, in high income OECD countries. We find that there are no simple answers as to how fiscal policy affects those determinants of health. The effects of contractionary and expansionary fiscal policies on the analyzed SDH vary considerably across countries and will largely depend on the pre-crisis situation. Contractionary fiscal policies seem to have increased poverty, while their impact on income inequality will be influenced by the composition of the implemented measures. More empirical research trying to directly link fiscal policies to health outcomes, while taking into account of some of the mechanisms encountered here, would be worthwhile.

scholarly journals Post-2008 Brazilian fiscal policy: an interpretation through the analysis of fiscal multipliers

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-124
Author(s):  
Celso José Costa Junior ◽  
Alejandro C. García Cintado ◽  
Armando Vaz Sampaio
Keyword(s):  
Fiscal Policy ◽  
Open Economy ◽  
Public Investment ◽  
Aggregate Demand ◽  
Small Open Economy ◽  
New Keynesian ◽  
Fiscal Policies ◽  
Fiscal Multipliers ◽  
Brazilian Government ◽  
The Government

Abstract The global crisis that erupted in 2007 led many countries to embark on countercyclical fiscal policies as a way to cushion the blow of a depressed aggregate demand. Advocates of discretionary measures emphasize that fiscal policy can indeed stimulate the economy. The main goal of this work is to assess whether the fiscal policies pursued by the Brazilian government in the aftermath of the 2008 crisis, succeeded in bringing the economy back on track in a sustainable fashion. To this end, the fiscal multipliers of five different shocks are studied in a small open-economy New Keynesian framework. Our results point to the government spending and public investment as the most effective fiscal tools for combating the crisis. However, the highest fiscal multiplier turned out to be the one associated with excise tax reductions.

Theoretical approaches on the possible existence of a stabilising economic policy in Europe

2016 ◽  
Vol 43 (5) ◽  
pp. 815-834 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandro Morselli
Keyword(s):  
Fiscal Policy ◽  
Cooperative Games ◽  
Policy Coordination ◽  
Fiscal Policies ◽  
Policy Mix ◽  
Member States ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Non Cooperative Games ◽  
Fiscal Policy Coordination

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether there is room for a stabilising fiscal policy, through an analysis of the supporters of the new classical economics and the supporters of the new Keynesian economics. There are no reliable results on the Keynesian and non-Keynesian effects of fiscal policies. As such, the policy-mix becomes a problem of theoretical approach, in the sense of a strategic game between monetary authorities and tax authorities (among them). This points to the problem of coordination between budgetary authorities as being the central debate within the Eurozone. The end-result is that without fiscal policy coordination, Eurozone member states are working on a series of non-cooperative games that are inefficient, because no player can improve its position by unilaterally changing its strategy. Design/methodology/approach The analysis starts from the experience of three countries in the 1980s, these are Denmark, Ireland and Sweden. In all three cases the adoption of restrictive budget policies has provoked a strong, rapid and enduring resizing of public debt, and growth did not weaken, moreover it accelerated. In all three cases the logic behind the policy-mix actions allowed the individualisation of the respective roles of fiscal and monetary policies. Fiscal policies were joining with fiscal instruments and reduction in public spending and furthermore monetary policy was accommodated in respect of the budget contraction. Findings First, the authors were not able to identify an analytical method that can ensure the success of a fiscal policy. Second, analysing fiscal policies within the Eurozone implies also that the authors reflect on the need for a coordination of these policies. In fact, the authors have shown how the possible coordination of economic policies in the Eurozone would result in major benefits for all member countries. Originality/value In the absence of fiscal policy coordination, member states are engaged in a series of non-cooperative games that prove inefficient, when no player is able to improve its position by unilaterally changing its fiscal policy. The coordination of national fiscal policies generates a collective advantage, bringing each state to consistently change its strategies.

scholarly journals Guillermo E. Perry, Luis Servén, and Rodrigo Suescún (eds.). Fiscal Policy, Stabilisation, and Growth: Prudence or Abstinence? Washington, D.C: The World Bank. 2008. Paperback. 329 Pages. Price not Given.

2010 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-80
Author(s):  
Mahmood Khalid
Keyword(s):  
Political Economy ◽  
Fiscal Policy ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Cash Flows ◽  
Current Debate ◽  
Fiscal Policies ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

‘Fiscal Policy, Stablisation, and Growth’ edited by Guillermo Perry, is an excellent volume covering the typical but current debate on “Does Fiscal Policy Matters”. The book highlights the procyclical and anti-investment biases embedded in fiscal policies, explores their causes and macroeconomic consequences. The text provides empirical substance to the theoretical models and offers policy and recommendations, to help overcome the procyclicality and anti-investment biases of fiscal policies adopted thereof. With wide range of technical and empirical discussions, political economy aspects of the budgets have also been examined. Though the focus of the book is Latin American and the Caribbean countries, the debate is so holistic that it can be used for policy recommendations else where as well. The book is organised in two parts; the first part, spread over four chapters, covers the procyclicality of Fiscal policy while the Part II, comprised of five chapters, elucidates the impact of fiscal policy on economic growth. The discourse takes into account the fiscal policy solvency condition and its imbedded biases towards certain policy options. Chapter 1 provides an excellent overview of what is discussed in the volume. The book argues that excessive focus of fiscal agents on short term indicators of fiscal health, namely the government debt or cash flows, may detract attention from tracking the intertemporal solvency. Such detraction will affect the macroeconomic stability and long-term growth, argues the book. Perverse incentives, that have political economy context, are at the root of flawed policies such as procyclical policies, contends the book.

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF MACROECONOMIC POLICY ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN SUB-SAHARA AFRICAN COUNTRIES

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayana Workneh
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Monetary Policy ◽  
Fiscal Policy ◽  
National Income ◽  
Policy Coordination ◽  
Gross National Income ◽  
African Countries ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Panel Vector Autoregression

The prime purpose of this article was to investigate the monetary and fiscal policy interaction and their impact on economic growth in a panel of 35 sub-Saharan African economies from 1980 to 2018. To achieve this objective, the study employs a Panel Vector Autoregression (PVAR) estimation technique. Using a PVAR approach, we show that an expansionary fiscal policy through tax revenue and an unexpected expansionary monetary policy via broad money supply have a positive effect on gross national income, whereas an expansionary fiscal policy through the government spending have a contractionary impact on gross national income. We also find that an unexpected expansionary monetary policy via real exchange rate has no effect on gross national income. Finally, we show evidence that there is a negative and significant relationship between fiscal policy and monetary policy and thus supporting the need of policy coordination between fiscal and monetary policies. Therefore, to have continuous and sustainable economic growth, the coordination of monetary and fiscal policies is vital, and the lack of this coordination leads to a sharp downturn of overall economic performance, even can hurt the economy The empirical results also show that the variation in gross national income is more explained by fiscal policy variables than monetary policy variables which show fiscal policy is more effective than monetary policy in influencing gross national income.

scholarly journals Fiscal Policy, FDI and Macroeconomic Stabilization

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudiu Tiberiu Albulescu ◽  
Nicolae Bogdan Ianc
Keyword(s):  
Fiscal Policy ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Tax Burden ◽  
Fiscal Policies ◽  
Macroeconomic Stabilization ◽  
Fdi Inflows ◽  
Pooled Mean Group ◽  
Long Run ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of counter-cyclical fiscal policies and FDI inflows on macroeconomic stabilization in the selected Euro area countries. Performing a panel data analysis for 9 economies over the timespan 1980-2014 and, using a Pooled Mean Group estimator, it was shown that a counter-cyclical fiscal policy, associated with a lower tax burden during turbulent economic times, contributes to the reduction of output volatility. At the same time, increased FDI inflows positively influence the macroeconomic stabilization. In addition, a reduced volatility of investment inflows has a positive impact on the economic growth stabilization, but this result is sensitive to the way the tax burden is calculated. In a nutshell, the findings show that, in the long-run, authorities should resort to counter-cyclical fiscal policies and encourage FDI inflows to stabilize the economy and, thus, reduce the amplitude of business cycles.

scholarly journals Whether Fiscal Stance or Monetary Policy is Effective for Economic Growth in Case of South Asian Countries?

2008 ◽  
Vol 47 (4II) ◽  
pp. 791-799 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahid Ali ◽  
Somia Irum ◽  
Asghar Ali
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Monetary Policy ◽  
Fiscal Policy ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Policy Mix ◽  
Monetary Policies ◽  
Tax Rate ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Fiscal And Monetary Policy

Monetary policy and fiscal policy are sister strategies that can be used alone and in combination to direct the economic goals. In the literature relative efficacy of fiscal and monetary policy has been studied extensively. Friedman and Meiselman (1963), Ansari (1996), Reynolds (2000, 2001), Chari, et al. (1991, 1998), Schmitt and Uribe (2001a), Shapiro and Watson (1988), Blanchard and Perroti (1996), Christiano, et al. (1996), Chari and Kehoe (1998), Kim (1997), Chowdhury (1986, 1988), Chowdhury, et al. (1986), Weeks (1999), Feldstein (2002) and Cardia (1991) have examined the impact of fiscal and monetary policies on various economic aggregates. However, the bulk of theoretical and empirical research has not reached on conclusion concerning the relative power of fiscal and monetary policy to effect economic growth. Some researchers find support for the monetarist view, which suggests that monetary policy generally has a greater impact on economic growth and dominates fiscal policy in terms of its impact on investment and growth. [Friedman and Meiselman (1963); Ajaye (1974); Elliot (1975); Batten and Hafer (1983)], while other argued that fiscal stimulates are crucial for economic growth. [Chowdhury (1986); Olaloye and Ikhide (1995)], On the other hand, according to Cardia (1991) macroeconomic activities are largely explained by some other variables. The experiment of 1970s clearly demonstrates that a policy mix produced only stagflation. Some economist took keen interest in money by combining Keynesian neoclassical mixture which is called the “funnel” theory by James Tobin. The argument was that tax rate and money growth simultaneously leads to stagflation thus the Government could choose either fiscal or monetary policy stimulus which will enhance growth. [Reynolds (2001)].

scholarly journals Dependencies between Variables from the Area of the Monetary and Fiscal Policy in the European Union Countries

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-25
Author(s):  
Joanna Stawska
Keyword(s):  
Fiscal Policy ◽  
Financial Crisis ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Policy Coordination ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Statistical Research ◽  
Eu Countries ◽  
Monetary And Fiscal Policy ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Eu

Research background: The core of coordinating a monetary and fiscal policy (policy mix) is based on combining both policies to achieve goals related to price stability, as well as economic growth and employment. In turn, the decisions of economic authorities in the monetary-fiscal game have a significant impact on economic variables in the economy. In the economic literature, the importance of monetary and fiscal policy coordination is emphasized as it has a positive effect on the stability of the economy. Purpose of the article: The aim of the article is to identify the dependencies between variables in the scope of fiscal policy and monetary policy under existing economic conditions and then assess their impact on the economy in the EU countries. Methods: To achieve this objective, the following research methods were used: a review of the scientific literature, a presentation of statistical data, and statistical research methods. Findings & Value added: The rationale for adopting such issues is to examine the impact of the financial crisis on the decisions of central banks and governments in the EU. The financial crisis has affected a change in the approach to conducting monetary and fiscal policy. The changing economic conditions forced economic authorities to take many decisions that affected the interaction between the central bank and the governments in the EU Member States. In many EU countries in the discussed period, there were significant interdependencies between variables in both monetary and fiscal policy.

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