In this paper, we compare growth and welfare eÞects of various budget rules within an endogenous growth model with productive public capital, utility enhancing public an endogenous growth model with productive public capital, utility enhancing public the long run growth rate compared to a...

This paper analyses the shortcomings of the current budget rules for the Bundesländer, especially the definition of public investment that is used as a deficit ceiling in Germany. Two alternative budget rules are analysed, the Swiss debt brake as well as a version incorporating a golden rule...