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Record Nr.

UNINA9910156180903321

Autore

Irwin Timothy C

Titolo

Defining the Government's Debt and Deficit

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, D. C. : , : INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND, , 2016

©2016

ISBN

9781475559057

1475559054

9781475555516

1475555512

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (16 pages)

Soggetti

Debts, Public

Accounting

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Sommario/riassunto

This book explores government debt and fiscal deficits from 1991 onwards, focusing on developments in government accounting practices. It analyzes how strict accounting rules can potentially limit reliance on public debt. The work highlights the role of accounting tricks and falsification of accounts in managing deficits. The author, Timothy C. Irwin, aims to provide insights into the complexities of government financial reporting and its impact on fiscal policy. The book is intended for policymakers, economists, and scholars interested in public finance and government accountability.