Public spending cuts have bigger multiplier than fiscal stimulus – paper

Research weakens case for expansionary policies, say authors

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

The multiplier effect on the economy of public spending cuts is bigger than that caused by fiscal stimulus programmes, says a research paper published by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.

Understanding the Size of the Government Spending Multiplier: It’s in the Sign attempts to shed light on a critical aspect of economic policymaking in the wake of the global financial crisis.

The authors point out the lack of an accurate consensus about the impact of these fiscal tools: “The range of

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