01966cas a2200265 a 4500 AALejournalIMF011058 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 20.00 USD 9781616350420 2616-5333 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL Clements, Benedict. From Stimulus to Consolidation : Revenue and Expenditure Policies in Advanced and Emerging Economies / Benedict Clements, Juan Toro R., Victoria Perry. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2010. 1 online resource (122 pages) Departmental Papers <strong>Off-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required <strong>On-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required Electronic access restricted to authorized BRAC University faculty, staff and students This paper identifies policy tools that could be used for fiscal consolidation in advanced and emerging economies in the years ahead. The consolidation strategy, particularly in advanced countries, should aim to stabilize age-related spending in relation to GDP, reduce non-age-related expenditure ratios, and increase revenues. Bold reforms are needed to offset projected increases in age-related spending, particularly health care. On the revenue side, measures could include improving tax compliance, for example through better international cooperation, as well as increasing the yield from VAT by eliminating exemptions and reduced rates, further developing property taxes, and increasing excise rates within the range of rates already applicable in comparable countries. Mode of access: Internet Perry, Victoria. Toro R., Juan. Departmental Papers; Departmental Paper ; No. 2010/009 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/087/2010/009/087.2010.issue-009-en.xml IMF e-Library