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Explore patterns of public sector transfers in NTA countries, focusing on varied patterns and possible influencing factors. Delve into the role of public transfers in education and health spending, addressing rising health costs and generational equity concerns.
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Public Transfers in NTA Countries Tim Miller Nov 5, 2007 Fifth Annual NTA Seminar and Workshop
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!
Some uses of Public Sector NTAs. • International typologies. • Budget forecasts. • Intergenerational equity. • Intragenerational equity (e.g., Gender, Education).