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Cross-region transfers in a monetary union : evidence from the US and some implications
Pennings, Steven - 2020
transfers. Results are broadly consistent with an open-economy New Keynesian model. At business-cycle frequencies, cross …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012241154
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The Quality of Fiscal Adjustment and the Long-Run Growth Impact of Fiscal Policy in Brazil
Blanco, Fernando; Herrera, Santiago - 2012
The authors describe the main trends of Brazil's fiscal policy during the past decade and analyze (1) the ability to raise the primary surplus in response to external shocks, (2) the pro-cyclical nature of fiscal policy, and (3) the long-run impact of government expenditure composition and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012553826
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Infrastructure for Growth and Human Development in Pakistan : A Simulation Analysis of Fiscal Policy Options
Kinnunen, Jouko; Lofgren, Hans - 2013
final high-growth scenario explores requirements and consequences for Pakistan's economy if, during the period 2013-2022, it …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012560158
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Vietnam Public Expenditure Review : Fiscal Policies towards Sustainability, Efficiency, and Equity
World Bank Government of Vietnam - 2017
Vietnam has experienced an impressive development transformation. The "Doi moi" course initiated in 1986 has … more than doubled from 2000 to 2014, placing Vietnam amongst the fastest growing developing economies with the most …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012246751
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Vietnam Development Report 2019 : Connecting Vietnam for Growth and Shared Prosperity
World Bank Group - 2019
Globally, Vietnam is among the most open economies with a trade-to-GDP ratio of 190 percent in 2018. Through the … has made remarkable achievements in trade liberalization. Vietnam's major trade partners located in East Asia, North … relations and connectivity initiatives are relevant to Vietnam, including with Southeast Asian neighbors, and South Asia …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012646759
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Structural Change, Fundamentals, and Growth : A Framework and Case Studies
Mc Millan, Margaret - 2017
development quest. The sample includes Brazil, India, Vietnam and four African countries-Botswana, Ghana, Nigeria, and Zambia … industrialization only played a significant role in Vietnam …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012246181
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Reforming Non-Tariff Measures : From Evidence to Policy Advice
Cadot, Olivier - 2018
High levels of trade costs persist in the world trading system, despite recent progress in tariff reduction, trade facilitation, and logistics. At least some of these costs can be attributed to non-tariff measures (NTMs), policies imposed by governments other than ordinary customs duties which...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012644113
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Do's and Don'ts of Trade Policy in the Response to COVID-19
World Bank Group - 2020
Experience from previous global and food crises provides some guidance for appropriate trade responses during the crisis and those that are likely to undermine effective national and global responses. However, the speed, scale and nature of this crisis are unprecedented which requires thinking...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012646973
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Trade, Foreign Exchange, and Energy Policies in the Islamic Republic of Iran : Reform Agenda, Economic Implications, and Impact on the Poor
Jensen, Jesper; Tarr, David - 2013
The Islamic Republic of Iran has committed itself to substantial trade and market reform in its Third Five-Year Development Plan. It started out with nontariff barriers on all products, a dual exchange rate regime with the market rate more than four times the official rate, and domestic energy...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012559529
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When elephants make peace : the impact of the China-U.S. trade agreement on developing countries
Freund, Caroline L.; Maliszewska, Maryla; Mattoo, Aaditya; … - 2020
Should the China-U.S. trade agreement prompt relief because it averts a damaging trade war or concern because selective preferential access for the United States to China's markets breaks multilateral rules against discrimination? The answer depends on how China implements the agreement....
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