In this article we analyse the problem of public debt-to-GDP stability in the Eurozone within the framework provided by Domar (1944) and Pasinetti (1997) We suggest that a feasible solution might be the realization of a market-financed, growth-enhancing investment programme, which would be particularly welcome because of the positive short- and long-term repercussions it would have on GDP growth and the stabilising effects on interest rates. Some simulations allow us to quantify these effects. The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic further reinforce our policy implications in terms of public debt sustainability.

A Market-Financed and Growth-Enhancing Investment Plan for the Euro Area

Della Posta Pompeo
Methodology
;
2020-01-01

Abstract

In this article we analyse the problem of public debt-to-GDP stability in the Eurozone within the framework provided by Domar (1944) and Pasinetti (1997) We suggest that a feasible solution might be the realization of a market-financed, growth-enhancing investment programme, which would be particularly welcome because of the positive short- and long-term repercussions it would have on GDP growth and the stabilising effects on interest rates. Some simulations allow us to quantify these effects. The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic further reinforce our policy implications in terms of public debt sustainability.
2020
DELLA POSTA, Pompeo; Marelli, Enrico; Signorelli, Marcello
File in questo prodotto:
Non ci sono file associati a questo prodotto.

I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.

Utilizza questo identificativo per citare o creare un link a questo documento: https://hdl.handle.net/11568/1041652
 Attenzione

Attenzione! I dati visualizzati non sono stati sottoposti a validazione da parte dell'ateneo

Citazioni
  • ???jsp.display-item.citation.pmc??? ND
  • Scopus ND
  • ???jsp.display-item.citation.isi??? ND
social impact