Fiscal Policies in Non-OECD Countries

Abstract

In the field of Comparative Political Economy there is growing academic interest in the determinants of fiscal policies and of the budget structure. Whilst a fairly well developed body of research on the determinants of fiscal policies exists for OECD countries, our knowledge outside this specific group of countries remains very limited. Applying common arguments from the literature mentioned above to the political reality outside the OECD world is highly disputable. Political institutions in Non-OECD countries strongly differ from those that characterize OECD countries, also because informal institutions play a more prevalent role in non-OECD countries. In addition, a number of the Non-OECD countries are under autocratic rule. These aspects can be expected to strongly shape how fiscal policies are designed and implemented, but we lack comprehensive theoretical approaches and empirical studies analyzing this issue. This panel addresses this gap. It aims to advance new perspectives on the determinants of fiscal policies in Non-OECD countries, while taking into account the variation in policy design and policy outcomes across them. We are especially interested in how political institutions affect fiscal policies and fiscal outcomes. Both, theoretical and empirical contributions will be highly welcomed.

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