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Republic of Estonia; 2013 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
Estonia has succeeded in reducing its macroeconomic imbalances and vulnerabilities, but faces the challenge of preserving its hard-earned fiscal and financial stability and enhancing long-term growth prospects. In this regard, adopting a fully fledged medium-term fiscal framework can help assess...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245026
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Romania; Selected Issues Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
This paper on Romania was prepared by a staff team of the International Monetary Fund as background documentation for the periodic consultation with the member country. It is based on the information available at the time it was completed on September 13, 2012. The views expressed in this...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245066
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Estimating Potential Output with a Multivariate Filter
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
This paper develops a simple model for measuring potential output that uses data on inflation, unemployment, and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008777014
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Brazil: Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
inflation since 2010 have led to a reevaluation of Brazil’s long-term potential growth rate. Growth accounting suggests that … dividend of a rapidly expanding labor force is fading and further structural declines in unemployment are likely to be limited …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242465
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Islamic Republic of Iran; 2008 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Islam...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
inflation and structural reforms aimed at stimulating growth and employment creation. Consistent with IMF recommendations, in …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243998
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Botswana : Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund - 2012
Poverty and unemployment remained high in Botswana. The shortcomings of the labor market policies are responsible for a … high unemployment rate. This selected issues paper sheds considerable light on ways that Botswana can enhance inclusive … growth and reduce the high level of structural unemployment. Botswana was identified as having been able to sustain the …
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Botswana : Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund - 2008
This paper suggests that it is essential to save a substantial portion of mineral revenues now to ensure fiscal sustainability for a post-diamond period. Taking the non-mineral primary balance into account can help clarify desirable fiscal policies. Botswana’s real effective exchange rate is...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014405503
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Portugal; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
This Selected Issues paper on Portugal reviews the considerations regarding productivity slowdown. The favorable evolution of income growth from the 1970s to the mid-1990s in Portugal was associated with above-average productivity growth but also reflected a more moderate decline in the amount...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825549
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Italy; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
Based on the economic literature, various policy measures and institutions in the product and labor markets that increase growth and employment are studied. From a cross-country approach, this study finds a significant relationship between Vertical Fiscal Imbalances (VFIs) and fiscal performance...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244125
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Republic of Korea: selected issues
Eskesen, Leif - 2010
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009504217