Archive for December 21st, 2008
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Most countries need a fiscal stimulus, but how should it be implemented? This column assesses fiscal policy's potential to increase demand and argues that any meaningful boost must come from transfers to the private sector, not infrastructure investments. Tax cuts will be most effective in countries where households are net borrowers.
Christmas Cards for Political Scientists
Late with your Christmas cards again this year? Josep Colomer has done your homework for you – all you need is to print and cut and paste.