Fiscal Policy Can Help People Rebound From Cost Of Living Crisis – Analysis
Governments confront difficult trade-offs amid sharp increases in food and energy prices. Policymakers must protect low-income families from large real
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Author: W. Raphael Lam
W. Raphael Lam is a Senior Economist in the Fiscal Affairs Department. His research currently focuses on fiscal issues related to inequality, intergovernmental relations, and fiscal rules.
Articles by W. Raphael Lam :
Pandemic Tests Resilience And Credibility Of Fiscal Rules – Analysis
Since 1990, a growing number of countries have adopted fiscal rules to strengthen budgetary discipline and enhance the credibility of
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Tailoring Government Support – Analysis
The race to vaccinate against COVID-19 continues, but the pace of inoculation varies widely across countries, with access unavailable to
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Government Support Is Vital As Countries Race To Vaccinate – Analysis
The COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating in many countries and uncertainty is unusually high. Decisive government actions are necessary to ensure swift
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