00539nam a2200109Ia 4500080001800000100002900018245006700047260002800114300001300142520025500155583001900410  a11.01.02 R935  aDában, Teresa [et al.]  aRules-based fiscal policy in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain  bIMFaWashingtonUSc2003  av, 46 p.  aStudies the design of fiscal rules and frameworks, with particular reference to France, Germany, Italy and Spain.  Argues that the four countries should place more emphasis on spending rules within the boundaries set by the Stability and Growth Pact.  c11/24/04kJOYD