Macroeconomic Policy, Stimuli, Aid, and Budgeting: What Options?

From:: Department for International Development
Published: 1 January 2009

Document Type:: Briefing
Theme:: Economic Growth
Authors:: Gottschalk, R.

Abstract

Developing countries are being severely hit by the global financial crisis. However, the ability of different countries to respond varies considerably. This briefing finds that developing country governments should use a range of economic and financial policy instruments to combat the downturn. The availability of external resources is critical.

Citation

IDS In Focus Policy Briefing 7.5, Institute of Development Studies at the University of Sussex Brighton, UK, 2 pp.