Budget & Spending

Conservative Fiscal Strategy Focuses on Pay-as-You-Go and Spending Cuts
Economic & Fiscal Conservative Fiscal Strategy Focuses on Pay-as-You-Go and Spending Cuts

The ongoing debates surrounding the Canadian federal budget have brought to light various strategies for effective government expenditure management. Central to these discussions is the Conservative Party's proposal, spearheaded by Pierre Poilievre, which emphasizes ensuring fiscal responsibility

Can Ireland's Surplus-Driven Budget Address Core Economic Issues?
Economic & Fiscal Can Ireland's Surplus-Driven Budget Address Core Economic Issues?

Ireland is poised to run a staggering €25 billion budget surplus for the year, largely thanks to a substantial tax windfall from tech giant Apple. The Republic of Ireland’s finance minister, Jack Chambers, has unveiled a budget featuring significant personal tax cuts and cost-of-living supports,

Irish Budget 2025 Criticized for Past Mistakes and Poor Targeting
Economic & Fiscal Irish Budget 2025 Criticized for Past Mistakes and Poor Targeting

The Irish government recently unveiled Budget 2025, a comprehensive financial plan aimed at addressing the nation’s economic and social challenges. Standing at a hefty €9.1 billion, the budget seeks to tackle immediate cost-of-living issues while investing in future initiatives. However, the budget

Irish Council Criticizes Government's Budget for Risking Inflation and Deficit
Economic & Fiscal Irish Council Criticizes Government's Budget for Risking Inflation and Deficit

A critical tone has been taken by the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council regarding the budget measures announced by Finance Minister Jack Chambers. The council expressed significant concerns over the government's decision to ramp up spending and introduce tax cuts in an economy that is already

Can Auckland Balance Road Safety and Budget Cuts Amid Funding Woes?
Public Services & Infrastructure Can Auckland Balance Road Safety and Budget Cuts Amid Funding Woes?

Facing a significant financial shortfall in Auckland’s overall transport budget, local councillors are grappling with the challenge of maintaining essential road safety programs. These budget woes stem from cuts in anticipated government funding, a part of broader changes to New Zealand's National

Why Did Brazil Face a Larger Deficit Than Expected in August 2024?
Economic & Fiscal Why Did Brazil Face a Larger Deficit Than Expected in August 2024?

In August 2024, Brazil reported a public sector primary deficit that exceeded forecasts, highlighting ongoing fiscal challenges. The deficit reached 21.4 billion reais ($3.9 billion), surpassing the 20.8 billion reais expected by economists. This financial shortfall points to deeper issues in

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