Sweden's Riksbank has published on riksbank.se the research papers presented at its 6–7 October international conference on the interaction between monetary and fiscal policy. The conference focused on how the interplay between the two policy areas has become more prominent amid rising public debt in many countries, linked to higher public spending following the COVID-19 pandemic and the geopolitical situation. Ten papers covered different aspects of these links, including how fiscal policy changes affect the broader economy and should be considered in monetary policy decisions, and how monetary policy changes can have a larger impact on fiscal policy when public debt is higher. Governor Erik Thedéen delivered the welcome address and the event closed with a policy panel featuring Deputy Governor Anna Seim, with participants drawn from Swedish and international universities, other central banks, international organisations and Swedish public authorities.
Riksbank 2025-10-10
Sweden's Riksbank publishes papers from international conference on monetary and fiscal policy interaction
Sweden's Riksbank published research from its conference on monetary and fiscal policy interaction, highlighting its increased prominence amid rising public debt. The conference explored how fiscal policy changes impact the economy and monetary policy decisions, especially with higher public debt. Governor Erik Thedéen and Deputy Governor Anna Seim participated with experts from various institutions.