National Parliaments Facing The Economic and Financial Crisis

Summary: 1. Introduction. – 2. Dealing with Complexity. – 3. The Question of Timing. – 4. Knowledge as a Precondition for Making Appropriate Choices. – 5. The Contents of Fiscal Policy Strategies. – 6. Monitoring and Assessing Policy Results. – 7. A Long-Term Approach to Financial Stability. – 8. A Crucial Point: Social and Political Consensus.