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fiscal implications
empirical research
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Abstract
While the costs related to population ageing are seen as major drivers of fiscal pressure in developed countries, including the EU, concerns about climate-related public spending and natural disasters have received relatively little attention in ensuring long-term fiscal sustainability in these countries. This paper aims to contribute to a better understanding of the budgetary dimensions of natural disasters by empirically assessing their impact on the sustainability of public budgets and sustainable public debts. The so-called second-round effects resulting from governments' increasing efforts aimed at greenhouse gas reduction and adaptation are likely to further increase fiscal costs.
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