Date: 8 November 2005

In the spring of 2005 the Stability and Growth Pact was reformed. A report was presented at the seminar which describes the application of the Pact thus far, attempts to predict the consequences of the 2005 reform, and provides alternative solutions that would ensure fiscal discipline in the EMU Member States.

Participants:

Lars Calmfors, Professor, Institute for International Economic Studies
Anders Borg, Chief Economist, Moderate Party
Sverker Gustavsson, Professor, Uppsala University
Eva Lindström, Councillor

•  Programme (190.01 kB)
•  Commentary in Swedish (96.68 kB)

Publication:
What Remains of the Stability Pact and What Next? (2005:8)
 2005:8 What Remains of the Stability Pact and What Next? (612.18 kB)

Research project:
Fiscal Policy in the EU and the EMU