Fiscal dangers loom over Taiwan
Taiwan's fiscal situation looks strong by developed-country standards, but there are serious underlying weaknesses
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- Increasing tax-dependence
- More spending on welfare
- Low internal debt
- Demographic trouble ahead
- Policy response
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