macroeconomic policy advice and the article iv consultations: comparative overview of european union member states /

This paper examines 67 IMF Article IV consultations in 27 EU member states between 2008 and 2011,and shows that there is an overwhelming emphasis on fiscal consolidation, reduction of social expenditures, or measures that weaken the bargaining power and income of labour,and construct it difficult to promote growth and employment.

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