In this paper, we adopt a Ramsey optimal approach to identify the combination of income taxes, public expenditure, and inflation designed to achieve a fiscal consolidation. In contrast with empirical contributions that emphasize the benefits of expenditure-based consolidations, the optimal policy calls for increases in taxes and inflation. Strong monetary accommodation is quite beneficial relative to a situation where the Central Bank is only concerned with inflation stability and the inflation target is defined as a ceiling, as in the Eurozone.

Cardani, R., Menna, L., Tirelli, P. (2020). The optimal policy mix to achieve public debt consolidation. MACROECONOMIC DYNAMICS, 24(1), 113-129 [10.1017/S1365100518000433].

The optimal policy mix to achieve public debt consolidation

Cardani, R
;
Menna, L;Tirelli, P
2020

Abstract

In this paper, we adopt a Ramsey optimal approach to identify the combination of income taxes, public expenditure, and inflation designed to achieve a fiscal consolidation. In contrast with empirical contributions that emphasize the benefits of expenditure-based consolidations, the optimal policy calls for increases in taxes and inflation. Strong monetary accommodation is quite beneficial relative to a situation where the Central Bank is only concerned with inflation stability and the inflation target is defined as a ceiling, as in the Eurozone.
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Fiscal Consolidation; Limited Asset Market Participation; Ramsey Fiscal Policy;
English
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2020
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Cardani, R., Menna, L., Tirelli, P. (2020). The optimal policy mix to achieve public debt consolidation. MACROECONOMIC DYNAMICS, 24(1), 113-129 [10.1017/S1365100518000433].
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