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How to cut government debt, with Robin Wigglesworth

The Economics Show

CHAPTER

Lessons from Jamaica's Fiscal Strategy

This chapter explores the implications of Jamaica's fiscal path for other nations, analyzing the potential drawbacks of strict fiscal consolidation on economic growth. It highlights the challenges faced by policymakers in balancing debt management decisions with the welfare of the local middle class and emphasizes the need for growth-oriented solutions in addressing debt crises.

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