KUALA LUMPUR and SYDNEY, Dec 08 (IPS) – Fiscal and monetary measures needed to fight the economic downturn, largely due to COVID-19 policy responses, require more government accountability and discipline to minimise abuse. Such measures should ensure relief for the vulnerable, prevent recessions from becoming depressions, and restore progress.
KUALA LUMPUR and SYDNEY, Dec 08 (IPS) – Fiscal and monetary measures needed to fight the economic downturn, largely due to COVID-19 policy responses, require more government accountability and discipline to minimise abuse. Such measures should ensure relief for the vulnerable, prevent recessions from becoming depressions, and restore progress.Read the full story, “Urgently Needed Deficit Financing No Excuse for More Fiscal Abuse”, on globalissues.org →