00568nam a2200121Ia 450000500170000008000180001710000290003524500670006426000280013130000130015952002550017258300190042720260716043543.0  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