Budget Deficits and Budget Institutions

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Alberto F. Alesina

Harvard University - Department of Economics; Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR); National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)

Roberto Perotti

Bocconi University - Department of Economics; European University Institute - Economics Department (ECO); Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR)

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Date Written: May 1996

Abstract

By discussing the available theoretical and empirical literature, this paper argues that budget procedures and budget institutions do influence budget outcomes. Budget institutions include both procedural rules and balanced budget laws. We critically assess theoretical contributions in this area and suggest several open and unresolved issue. We also examine the empirical evidence drawn from studies on samples of OECD countries, Latin American countries and the United States. We conclude with a discussion of the normative implications of this literature and with some concrete proposals.

JEL Classification: H1, H5

Suggested Citation

Alesina, Alberto F. and Perotti, Roberto, Budget Deficits and Budget Institutions (May 1996). IMF Working Paper No. 96/52, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=882952

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