A Strategy for IMF Engagement on Social Spending

This paper outlines a strategy to guide IMF engagement on social spending issues going forward.

Volume/Issue: Volume 2019 Issue 016

Publication date: June 2019

ISBN: 9781498318884

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Economics- Macroeconomics , Public Finance , spending , spending issue , social spending , fund , effectiveness , IMF surveillance , program policy advice , policy trade-off , Income inequality , Health care spending , Inclusive growth , Social assistance spending , Education spending , Global , IMF engagement , Spending strategy , engagement on Social Spending , IMF Executive Board Supports New Strategy for engagement , financing constraint

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Summary

Interest in social spending issues has intensified over the last decade. This reflects concerns about rising inequality and the need to support vulnerable groups, especially in the aftermath of the global financial crisis. In line with this, the Fund has also increased its engagement on social spending issues. This paper outlines a strategy to guide IMF engagement on social spending issues going forward.