Restoring Public Finances, 2012 Update

This report gives an update on fiscal consolidation strategies across OECD member countries since last year. Chapter 1 describes the scope and composition of country plans, compares them with calculated fiscal need, and provides information on the timing and details. Chapter 2 contains notes on each of the countries which present the current fiscal position and announced fiscal paths, the consolidation plans, and detailed expenditure and revenue measures. Chapter 3 discusses the financial situation and consolidation needs of sub-national governments, and the policies that are being carried out at both levels of government to reach the consolidation objectives.
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Executive summary
In the aftermath of the global financial crisis and the fiscal stimulus efforts that followed, many OECD countries have adopted fiscal consolidation programmes. In fact, it is a long time since so many countries have been simultaneously attempting to curb their fiscal deficits and debt levels.
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