Fiscal policy and the fiscal framework in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain -- Fiscal rules: issues and experiences -- Fiscal rules and the effects of fiscal policy on economic activity -- Survey of the political literature on fiscal policy and rules -- Experience with fiscal rules in selected countries -- Country experiences with internal stability pacts -- The effects of fiscal policy shocks on aggregate demand under rules and under discretion

1. Fiscal policy -- Europe
2. Fiscal policy -- France
3. Fiscal policy -- Germany
4. Fiscal policy -- Italy
5. Fiscal policy -- Spain