Fiscal Monitor, April 2024

Download or read book Fiscal Monitor, April 2024 written by International Monetary and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2024-04-10 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even as the global economic outlook is stabilizing, fiscal policy continues to struggle with legacies of high debt and deficits, while facing new challenges. Public finances risks are acute this year as over 80 economies and economic areas are holding elections, amid increased support for high government spending. Financing conditions remain challenging, while spending pressures to address structural challenges are becoming more pressing. Countries should boost long-term growth with a well-designed fiscal policy mix to promote innovation more broadly, including fundamental research, and facilitate technology diffusion. Durable fiscal consolidation efforts are needed to safeguard sustainable public finances and rebuild buffers.