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

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.

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Year of publication:	2009
Authors:	Dahlby, Bev
Published in:	C.D. Howe Institute Backgrounder. - C. D. Howe Institute. - 2009, 121
Publisher:	C. D. Howe Institute
Subject:	tax competitiveness program \| OECD \| fiscal stimulus measures

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Extent:	application/pdf
Type of publication:	Article
Classification:	H54 - Infrastructures; Other Public Investment and Capital Stock ; H81 - Governmental Loans, Loan Guarantees, and Credits ; E62 - Fiscal Policy; Public Expenditures, Investment, and Finance; Taxation
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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