Austerity: When It Works and When It Doesn't

by Francesco Giavazzi, Carlo Favero, Alberto Alesina

Book Overview

A revealing look at austerity measures that succeed--and those that don't

Fiscal austerity is hugely controversial. Opponents argue that it can trigger downward growth spirals and become self-defeating. Supporters argue that budget deficits have to be tackled aggressively at all times and at all costs. Bringing needed clarity to one of today's most challenging economic issues, three leading policy experts cut through the political...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691208638
• ISBN13: 9780691208633
• Release Date: December 2020
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.3" x 8.0"