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Adopting the Euro in Central Europe; Challenges of the Next Step in European Integration

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005

derogation from adopting the euro as their currency (that is, each country joining the EU commits to replace its national … currency with the euro, but can choose when to request permission to do so). For most of these countries, adopting the euro … convergence with the rest of the euro area. …

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Spillovers Through Banking Centers; A Panel Data Analysis

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2000

To test the role of bank lending in transmitting currency crisis we examine a panel of BIS data on bank flows to 30 emerging markets disaggregated by 11 banking centers. We find that bank exposures to a crisis country help predict bank flows in third countries after the Mexican and Asian crisis,...

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Peru; Second Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement and Requests for Establishment of Performance Criteria, Wavier of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria, and Rephasing of Future...

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007

This paper discusses key findings of the Second Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement for Peru. The economy continued to perform well in 2004. Real GDP grew by 5.1 percent, inflation was 3.5 percent at end-December, and the fiscal deficit of the combined public sector narrowed to 1.1 percent of...

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Uruguay; Second Review under the Stand-By Arrangement, Requests for Modification, Waiver of Nonobservance and Applicability of Performance Criteria, and Extension of Repurchase Exp...

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006

Uruguayâ€™s Second Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement and Requests for Modification, Waiver of Nonobservance and Applicability of Performance Criteria are discussed. Growth remains robust, inflation is subdued, and the external position continues to strengthen, with buoyant exports and...

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Uruguay; Request for Stand-By Arrangementâ€”Staff Report; Staff Supplements; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Uruguay...

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005

This paper examines Uruguayâ€™s Request for a Stand-By Arrangement. Although the external current account shifted to a moderate deficit, mainly reflecting the recovery in imports, export performance has been robust, and gross international reserves are now about three-fourths their...

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Uruguay; Fifth Review Under the Standâ€”By Arrangement and Requests for Modification of the Arrangement and Waiver of Nonobservance and Applicability of Performance Criteriaâ€”Staf...

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004

This paper examines Uruguayâ€™s Fifth Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement and Requests for Modification of the Arrangement and Waiver of Nonobservance and Applicability of Performance Criteria. The macroeconomic framework is broadly on track, but progress with structural reform remains...

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Peru; Third Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement and Request for Establishment of Performance Criteria and Waiver of Applicability: Staff Report; and Press Release on the Executiv...

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006

The staff report for the Third Review under the Stand-By Arrangement and request for establishment of performance criteria focuses on Peruâ€™s economic developments, outlook, and program for 2006. The Peruvian economy continues to perform well. Fiscal transparency has been increased,...

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Uruguay; First Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Press Release; and Statement by the Execut...

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005

Uruguayâ€™s First Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria are discussed. Growth has slowed from the strong post-crisis recovery, and inflation has remained subdued. Export growth has been strong, and although a sharp recovery in imports...

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Uruguay; Third Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement and Request for Modification and Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Press Release...

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006

Strong economic policies and a supportive external environment have contributed to rapid growth, low inflation, strengthened external position, and an improved debt structure helping Uruguay perform well under the Stand-By Arrangement. Executive Directors commended the fiscal and monetary...

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Republic of Belarus; 2007 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Direct...

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007

This 2007 Article IV Consultation highlights that Belarusâ€™s centralized economy grew rapidly over the past few years, enhancing social development. The state redistributed large and growing terms-of-trade gains stemming from favorable Russian energy pricing across the economy, boosting...

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