00656nam a2200109Ia 4500080001700000245005400017260002800071300001500099500002900114520038400143583001900527  a11.01.02 U58  aFiscal covenant strengths, weaknesses, challenges  bECLACaSantiagoCLc1998  axi, 292 p.  aBibliography: p. 277-292  aSummarizes the strengths, weakness and challenges presented by the new fiscal covenant.  Analyses the fiscal and quasi-fiscal aspects of public action.  Reviews progress and changes in the areas of public-sector revenue, expenditure, deficit and debt.  Considers what has been achieved and what remains to be done in key areas of public management with major fiscal implications.  c3/7/00kM2LMGR