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The Bahamas; Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
This Selected Issues paper for The Bahamas reports that the largest portion of tourism expenditure in The Bahamas comes … from stayover visitors, and total tourism spending has been stagnant. The Bahamas is a small open economy highly dependent … on tourism and the offshore financial sector. Private consumption expenditure in the country or countries of origin is …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005252900
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Kyrgyz Republic; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Country Development Strategy (2007: 2010)
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This paper analyzes progress on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper—Country Development Strategy (PRSP–CDS) in the Kyrgyz Republic for 2007–10. The CDS is the most important concept paper that outlines midterm vision of the Kyrgyz Republic. The paper also discusses that...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242472
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Iceland: Selected Issues Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2015
This Selected Issues paper examines implications of capital account liberalization in Iceland. Capital controls were critical in 2008 to avoid a more severe collapse of the Icelandic economy. Six years later, capital inflows have been liberalized, but most outflows remain restricted. Iceland has...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244178
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St. Kitts and Nevis; 2009 Article IV Consultation and Request for Emergency Natural Disaster Assistance: Staff Report; Public Information Notice and Press Release on the Executive...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
weakened markedly, particularly in tourism and foreign direct investment (FDI)-related construction, the drivers of growth in … recent years. The drop-off in tourism receipts, FDI, and other capital flows could lead to a worsening of the balance …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244309
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Vanuatu; 2013 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
identified. This revenue could help strengthen the state while maintaining growth potential, especially in the tourism and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244974
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Vanuatu; 2009 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Alternate Executive Director for Vanuatu
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
The staff report for Vanuatu’s 2009 Article IV Consultation discusses economic developments and policies. Vanuatu is well placed to take countercyclical measures should growth slow more than expected. Although close monitoring of banks is necessary given the rapid growth in the private...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245100
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United Kingdom-Montserrat-British Overseas Territory; 2011 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
The 2011 Article IV Consultation highlights that low growth is expected for Montserrat in 2011 after sharp output contractions in 2009–10. Stress in the financial sector and slower-than-expected development of major capital investment projects continue to limit prospects for growth....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245356
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Eastern Caribbean Currency Union; 2010 Discussion on Common Policies of Members Countries—Staff Report; Informational Annex, and the Public Information Notice on the Executive Bo...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
Real regional gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by 6 percent in 2009, reflecting a collapse in tourist arrivals and foreign direct investment (FDI)-financed construction activity. The global financial and economic crisis has also exposed areas of significant weaknesses, notwithstanding...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245828
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Barbados; Sectoral Balance Sheet Mismatches and Macroeconomic Vulnerabilities
Yartey, Charles Amo - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2012
This paper uses the balance sheet approach to analyze macroeconomic vulnerabilities in Barbados between 2006 and 2009. It discusses the financial position of the economy and its main sectors and the sectors' exposure to changes in exchange rates. The main finding of the analysis is that the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009650635
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St. Vincent and the Grenadines; 2009 Article IV Consultation and Request for Disbursement Under the Rapid-Access Component of the Exogenous Shocks Facility: Staff Report; Staff Sup...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
-Access Component of the Exogenous Shocks Facility. The global economic downturn has led to a significant decline in tourism, which …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242564