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Much Ado About Nothing? Estimating the Impact of a U.S. Slowdown on Thai Growth
by Shekhar Aiyar Ivan TchakarovA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Economic and Legal Considerations of Optimal Privatization: Case Studies of Mortgage Firms (DePfa Group and Fannie Mae)
by Hans-Joachim Beyer Claudia Dziobek John R. GarrettA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Portugal: Financial Sector Assessment Program--Technical Note--Investor Protection, Disclosure, and Financial Literacy
by International Monetary FundA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Debt-Related Vulnerabilities and Financial Crises (EPub)
by Brad Setser Jens Nystedt Christoph B. Rosenberg Ioannis Halikias Christian Keller Alexander Pitt Brett E. HouseThe analysis of currency and maturity mismatches in sectoral balance sheets has increasingly become a regular element in the IMF's tool kit for surveillance in emerging market countries. This paper describes this so-called balance sheet approach and shows how it can be applied to detect vulnerabilities and shape policy advice. It also provides a broad-brushed overview of how balance sheet vulnerabilities have evolved over the past decade and cites a number of case studies.
Regional Trade Arrangements in Africa
by Sanjeev Gupta Yongzheng YangA report from the International Monetary Fund.
The Distributional Impact of Fiscal Policy in Honduras
by Robert Gillingham David Newhouse Irene YackovlevA report from the International Monetary Fund.
IMF Support to Jordan, 1989-2004
by International Monetary FundA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Hong Kong, China Growth, Structural Change, and Economic Stability During the Transition
by John Dodsworth Dubravko Mihaljek#Includes bibliographical references (p. ).
Setting up a Sovereign Wealth Fund: Some Policy and Operational Considerations
by Udaibir S. Das Yinqiu Lu Christian Mulder Amadou SyA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Macroeconomic Effects of EU Transfers in New Member States
by Céline Allard Nada Choueiri Susan Schadler Rachel Van ElkanA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Vested Interests in a Positive Theory of IFI Conditionality
by Wolfgang Mayer Alex MourmourasA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Fiscal Objective in the Post IMF Program World: The Case of Albania
by Jiri JonasA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Do the Gulf Oil-Producing Countries Influence Regional Growth? The Impact of Financial and Remittance Flows
by Nadeem Ilahi Riham ShendyA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Tanzania The Story of an African Transition
by Roger Nord Yuri Sobolev David Dunn Alejandro Hajdenberg Niko Hobdari Samar Maziad Stéphane RoudetIn 1985, Tanzania was in severe economic distress, plagued by widespread shortages and high inflation. Agricultural production, the mainstay of the economy, had been declining steadily since the 1970s. Exports of cash crops, which traditionally accounted for the bulk of foreign exchange earnings, had fallen by half between 1970 and 1985. A foreign exchange shortage led to a precipitous drop in imports, which in turn caused a crisis in the manufacturing sector, which lacked raw materials and spare parts. Twenty years later, Tanzania looks radically different. Inflation has declined to single digits (Figure 1). Economic growth is buoyant, averaging 7 percent a year since 2000. Real per capita income has risen by 50 percent. Poverty, while still widespread, is heading downward. Exports are booming, public finances are sound, debt ratios are low (Figure 2), and foreign exchange reserves are ample. This paper is about the remarkable turnaround, the economi
IMF Interactions with Member Countries
by International Monetary FundThis report presents the findings of an evaluation of the effectiveness of IMF interactions with its member countries during the period 2001-08, with special emphasis on 2007-08. it analyzes IMF interactions with its entire membership, broken down into three main country groups: advanced economies, emerging economies, and Poverty Reduction Growth Facility (PRGF)-eligible countries. The report comes at a critical juncture For The international monetary system, when the IMF has adopted a more flexible approach to lending and been given new responsibilities, As well as a major infusion of resources to help members deal with the global financial crisis. it highlights lessons learned from the evaluation that are most relevant To The tasks that lie ahead For The IMF.
Rules-Based Fiscal Policy in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain
by Steven Symansky Teresa Dabàn Enrica Detragiache Gabriel Di Bella Gian Maria Milesi-FerrettiIn recent decades, most industrial countries have seen a sharp rise in the size of government and a large accumulation of public debt. An increasing number of countries have adopted formal fiscal rules to deal with high public debt levels, such as balanced-budget rules or multiyear frameworks that limit discretionary fiscal policy. This paper studies the design of fiscal rules and frameworks, focusing on the experiences in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain.
Designing Monetary and Fiscal Policy in Low-Income Countries
by Jan Kees Martijn Gabriel Di Bella Shamsuddin TareqA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Bangladesh: Selected Issues
by International Monetary FundA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Botswana: 2007 Article IV Consultation--Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Botswana
by International Monetary FundA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Republic of Latvia: Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes--Data Module, Response by the Authorities, and Detailed Assessments Using Data Quality Assessment Framework
by International Monetary FundA report from the International Monetary Fund.
African Finance in the 21st Century
by Marc Quintyn Geneviève VerdierWith contributions by experts from official agencies in Africa, international financial institutions, the private sector, and academia, this book focuses on financial sector development in Sub-Saharan Africa and how institutions can play a more active role in economic development.
Fiscal Policy Issues During the Transition in Russia
by Augusto Lopez-Claros Sergei V. AlexashenkoSince 1992, the Russian Federation has moved away from a command economy and has laid the foundation of a market-based system. This paper examines some of the key fiscal policy issues that arose in 1992-96, the period following the onset of economic liberalization and reform.
Hong Kong SAR: Meeting the Challenges of Integration with the Mainland
by Jorge Chan-Lau Dora Iakova William Lee Hong Liang Ida Liu Papa N'Diaye Tao WangThis paper reviews recent trends and developments in the economic integration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) into the Chinese economy, and key challenges remaining. The analysis is based on data available as of July 2003, and issues discussed include: the fiscal outlook and policy options, developments in the property market and housing prices, deflation dynamics, trends in wage inequality over the last two decades, and financial market developments.
One Money, One Market--A Revised Benchmark
by Theo S. Eicher Christian HennA report from the International Monetary Fund.
The Myth of Post-Reform Income Stagnation: Evidence from Brazil and Mexico
by Irineu de Carvalho Filho Marcos ChamonA report from the International Monetary Fund.