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Direct Distribution of Resource Revenues: Worth Considering?
Gupta, Sanjeev; Segura-Ubiergo, Alex; Flores, Enrique - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
Some scholars have argued that direct distribution of natural resource revenues to the population would help resource-rich countries escape the “resource curse.†This discussion note analyzes whether this proposal is a viable policy alternative for resource-rich countries. The first...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011123894
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Growing (Un)equal: Fiscal Policy and Income Inequality in China and BRIC+
Cevik, Serhan; Correa-Caro, Carolina - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2015
This paper investigates the empirical characteristics of income inequality in China and a panel of BRIC+ countries over …€”an inverted Ushaped relationship between income inequality and economic development—in China and the panel of BRIC+ countries … income inequality. While government spending appears to have a worsening impact, taxation improves income distribution. Even …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242236
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The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This Selected Issues paper reviews the extent to which growth in Ethiopia has translated into higher living standards. A key feature of the economic strategy has been an explicit commitment to poverty reduction and structural transformation. This is underpinned by the vision of a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244172
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Cape Verde; Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper II (2008-11) Joint Staff Advisory Note
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
This Joint Staff Advisory Note focuses on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper–II for Cape Verde. Important progress was made in poverty reduction, but rural poverty still remains high. The strategy reports that Cape Verde is on track to meet the Millennium Development Goal of halving...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244590
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Nepal; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Annual Progress Report: Joint Staff Advisory Note
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
This note documents slow economic growth and significant delays in reform implementation owing to continued political instability and conflict. The annual progress report (APR) reviews progress in the power sector, but does not mention some critical challenges. It outlines some progress in...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245485
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Benin; Joint Staff Advisory Note on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Annual Progress Report
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
This Joint Staff Advisory Note reviews the latest Annual Progress Report (APR) on the implementation of the poverty reduction strategy (PRS) for Benin. The APR assesses progress in implementing the strategy during 2006 and the first half of 2007. The APR indicates that significant progress has...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245721
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Djibouti; Joint Staff Assessment of the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
The attached Joint Staff Assessment (JSA) of the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) on Djibouti reviews poverty reduction objectives and strategies. The authorities invested considerable effort in building national ownership of the PRSP by strengthening the institutional framework. The...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005248112
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Mexico; Experiences with Pro-Poor Expenditure Policies
Corbacho, Ana; Schwartz, Gerd - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2002
Against the background of Mexico's persistently high degree of inequality, this paper analyzes the country's experience …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005248152
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Income Distribution and Tax and Government Social Spending Policies in Developing Countries
Chu, Ke-young; Davoodi, Hamid Reza; Gupta, Sanjeev - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2000
inequality. During the 1980s and 1990s, many developing countries experienced an increase in income inequality. The government …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005248221
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Financial Crises, Poverty, and Income Distribution
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2002
with an increase in poverty and, in some cases, income inequality. The provison of targeted safety nets and the protection …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005264050