Fiscal Policy of the Federal Government: Between a Debt Brake and Tax Increases/ Ausgabenspielraume der Bundesregierung: zwischen Schuldenbremse und Steuererhohung

• Published in: Wirtschaftsdienst (Hamburg) Vol. 101; no. 9; p. 692
• Main Authors: Diermeier, Matthias, Huther, Michael, Obst, Thomas
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Springer 01.09.2021
• Subjects: Climatic changes; Fiscal policy; Government finance; Public debts; Public finance; Canada

The 2021 election campaign in Germany has revealed substantial demands on the federal budget in the coming legislative period. Some coalition partners, however, have rejected a reform of the debt brake and simultaneously promise tax cuts. A 'burden forecast for the next four years indicates tha...