public transfers in nta countries tim miller nov 5, 2007 fifth annual nta seminar and workshop
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Public Transfers A look at patterns among countries. –Focus on individual countries. –While pattern of LCD is remarkably similar across countries, patterns of Public Sector Transfers are quite varied. –Do these differences reflect differences among the countries (e.g. policy differences) – or different estimation/classification methods among the country teams?TRANSCRIPT
Public Transfers in NTA Countries
Tim MillerNov 5, 2007
Fifth Annual NTA Seminar and Workshop
Why isn’t Gretchen giving this presentation?
Public Transfers
• A look at patterns among countries.– Focus on individual countries.– While pattern of LCD is remarkably similar
across countries, patterns of Public Sector Transfers are quite varied.
– Do these differences reflect differences among the countries (e.g. policy differences)
– or different estimation/classification methods among the country teams?
Looking at the large variation across NTA countries.
We are all outliers!
Who pays for public transfers?
Who receives public transfers?
Education Spending:The Role of Public Transfers
Health Spending:The Role of Public Transfers
Rising health costs and the end of generational equity?
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Some uses of Public Sector NTAs.
• International typologies.• Budget forecasts.• Intergenerational equity.• Intragenerational equity (e.g., Gender,
Education).
Thanks!