Lorenzani, Dimitri, Reitano, Vito Ernesto, (2015), “Italy’s Spending Maze Runner – An analysis of the structure and evolution of public expenditure in Italy”, Discussion Paper No. 23, European Commission publications, December
This paper explores the composition and developments of public expenditure in Italy and compares them with other big Member States. On the basis of this analysis, it draws several possible policy implications. Based on the latest available data by economic classification and function, Italy’s public expenditure appears to be increasingly biased towards the elderly, while growth-enhancing spending has been markedly restrained during the crisis.
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