Machine generated contents note: List of Tables * List of Figures * Foreword * Acknowledgements * List of Contributors * Introduction--J.Ayuso-i-Casals, S.Deroose, E.Flores& L.Moulin * PART I: FISCAL RULES AND INSTITUTIONS AS USEFUL DEVICES TO ADDRESS THE DEFICIT BIAS * Dealing With the Deficit...

This volume contributes to empirical research on the role of national fiscal rules and institutions in shaping fiscal policies. It provides original, policy-oriented analysis on a number of questions and gives illuminating conclusions about the devices which promote sound and sustainable policy....