The UK has the shortest lifespan of fiscal rules out of 35 countries

Average lifespan of fiscal rules* for 35

selected countries

15 years

New Zealand

13.5 years

US

10

Italy

France

UK

3.8 years

Colombia

Finland

5

0

Average lifespan of fiscal rules* for 35 selected countries

15 years

New Zealand

13.5 years

US

Ireland

10

France

Italy

Estonia

UK

3.8 years

Colombia

Israel

Mexico

Finland

5

0

Guardian graphic. Source: Institute for Government analysis of IMF data. Note: *Limitations on fiscal policy set by a government to constrain its decisions on spending and taxes