Fiscal Monitor

Fiscal Monitor, April 2019: Curbing Corruption

Publication Date:

April 10, 2019

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This report discusses fiscal policies to prepare for the next downturn and foster long-term inclusive growth by adapting to changing demographics, advancing technology, and deepening global integration. It also covers recent fiscal developments and the fiscal outlook in advanced economies, emerging markets, and low-income developing countries; recent trends in government debt and analysis of changes in fiscal balances, revenue, and spending; and potential fiscal risks. The report takes on in-depth look at how corruption impacts government policies and operations, the fiscal costs, and how fiscal institutions can help fight corruption.

Series:

Fiscal Monitor No. 2019/001

Subject:

Corruption Crime Emerging and frontier financial markets Financial markets Fiscal policy Public debt Revenue administration

Frequency:

Biannually