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Paraguay; Request for Stand-By Arrangement-Staff Report; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Paraguay
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
The authorities’ program for 2003–05, supported by the previous Stand-By Arrangement (SBA), successfully stabilized the economy despite difficult conditions. A new economic program for 2006–08 is needed to consolidate macroeconomic stability, address remaining...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245700
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Why White, Not Keynes? Inventing the Post-War International Monetary System
Boughton, James M. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2002
The international monetary system is largely the product of negotiations during World War II between U.S. and U.K. officials, led respectively by Harry Dexter White and John Maynard Keynes. The design of the system, especially the International Monetary Fund, reflects the U.S. plan much more...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005604817
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Macroeconomic Policies and Poverty Reduction; Stylized Facts and An Overview of Research
Cashin, Paul; Pattillo, Catherine A.; Sahay, Ratna; … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2001
This paper provides a brief and selective overview of research on the links between macroeconomic policies and poverty reduction. Using the Human Development Index as a measure of well-being, the progress made by 100 countries during 1975–98 is presented, and its association with macroeconomic...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005604850
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The Economic Impact of IMF-Supported Programs in Low-Income Countries
Bal-Gunduz, Yasemin; Ebeke, Christian; Hacibedel, Burcu; … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013
This paper aims to assess the economic impact of the IMF’s support through its facilities for low-income countries. It … relies on two complementary econometric analyses: the first investigates the longer-term impact of IMF engagement … role of IMF shock-related financing—through augmentations of Extended Credit Facility arrangements and short-term and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010790497
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Mali; Fourth Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility and Request for Waiver of Performance Criteria: Staff Report; and Press Release...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
Mali’s economy is showing renewed momentum resulting from a strong 2005–06 cereal harvest and strengthening terms of trade. The fiscal program remained well on track through end-2005. Discussion of the macroeconomic outlook focused on production-side growth prospects, such as...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242861