Fiscal policy and the debt challenge in the present crisis
· François Villeroy de Galhau, Governor of the Banque de France (France)
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FV · François Villeroy de Galhau Wiki · Banque de France WikiFiscal policy and the debt challenge in the present crisisContextSpeech at the 2022 G30 conference in Washington; the Banque de France keeps prices stable and comments on fiscal policy and public debt.
Why it mattersVilleroy warns that energy price caps hide underlying inflation.
Problems raised- Advanced economies carry very high debt.
- Price caps hide underlying inflation.
- Fiscal support can add to inflation.
Solutions proposed- Target and time-limit fiscal support.
- Reduce public debt over time.
- Keep monetary policy focused on underlying inflation.
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