The Government’s Balance Sheet after the Crisis: A Comprehensive Perspective

This working paper by Sebastian Barnes (OECD and Fiscal Council Member) and Diarmaid Smyth (Fiscal Council) presents a comprehensive overview of the Government’s financial position. The paper looks at the evolution of Government financial assets and liabilities since the start of the financial crisis in 2008.

• The Government’s Balance Sheet After the Crisis: A Comprehensive Perspective
• Net Present Value calculations
• Summary of Main Messages
• Press Release