Fiscal Rules Do Not Undermine Investment, But Government Profligacy Does

Tags: Big Government, Politics, Taxes and Spending

02/18/2024 Mihai Macovei

In the wake of the financial meltdown fifteen years ago, some countries placed strict limits on piling on public debt. Despite cries that this harms investment opportunities, the ”debt brakes” have worked well.

Original Article: Fiscal Rules Do Not Undermine Investment, But Government Profligacy Does

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