By and large, it is beyond any question that sound government finances may indeed be an important factor that conditions economic progress. Nonetheless, the notion that saving must be boosted in order to expand investment, is a contention that has to be taken with a 'pinch of salt'. This study...

Within the EU region, the emerging policy orientation of pursuing balanced or in-surplus budgets as a means of revitalising investment has dominated economic policy. Nonetheless, the notion that saving must be boosted in order to expand investment, is a contention that has to be taken with a...