A Strategy for IMF Engagement on Social Spending
Author | : International Monetary Fund. Fiscal Affairs Dept. |
Publisher | : International Monetary Fund |
Total Pages | : 56 |
Release | : 2019-06-14 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781498318884 |
ISBN-10 | : 1498318886 |
Rating | : 4/5 (86 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Strategy for IMF Engagement on Social Spending written by International Monetary Fund. Fiscal Affairs Dept. and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2019-06-14 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interest in social spending issues has intensified over the last decade. This reflects concerns about rising inequality and the need to support vulnerable groups, especially in the aftermath of the global financial crisis. In line with this, the Fund has also increased its engagement on social spending issues. This paper outlines a strategy to guide IMF engagement on social spending issues going forward.