The Fiscal Stance in Sweden: A Generational Accounting Perspective

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Robert Hagemann

International Monetary Fund (IMF); National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)

Christoph John

University of Konstanz - Department of Economics

Date Written: November 1995

Abstract

Generational accounts provide answers to a simple question: how much will future generations have to pay in net taxes as compared to today`s generations? In this paper, we review the concept of generational accounting and provide estimates for Sweden, where public finances deteriorated substantially after 1990. Accounts are computed on the basis both of policies in place in September 1994 and of subsequent measures adopted before end-1994. The results suggest that the measures will improve significantly the relative position of future generations, who would nevertheless continue to face a large net tax burden.

JEL Classification: H62

Suggested Citation

Hagemann, Robert and John, Christoph, The Fiscal Stance in Sweden: A Generational Accounting Perspective (November 1995). IMF Working Paper No. 95/105, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=883252

Robert Hagemann (Contact Author)

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National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)

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Christoph John

University of Konstanz - Department of Economics

Konstanz, D-78457
Germany

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