
When confronted with fiscal deficits, governments consider reductions in public-sector wages. While such measures can reduce deficits in the short term, they carry significant long-term risks, such as compromising the delivery of essential services and undermining overall state capacity. Our latest report underscores how important it is for governments to evaluate the adequacy of their public employment levels, as both understaffing and excessive payrolls can adversely affect economic efficiency. brookings.edu/articles/do-po… @BrookingsInst



























