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The empirical study shows that the equilibrium real exchange rate in Mauritius has been affected by the terms of trade …, as well as by other fundamental determinants. It assesses the challenges posed to Mauritius’s trade performance by the … expiration of the preferential trade arrangements. It examines the empirical relationship among domestic prices, money, foreign …
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This Selected Issues Paper on Switzerland focuses on unprecedented currency appreciation and policy response. On September 6, 2011, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) surprised the market by explicitly committing to defending a floor of 1.20 on the exchange rate of EUR/CHF. The introduction of the...
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This paper provides three policy lessons to take full advantage of the opportunity afforded by EU funds. The main features of the global integrated monetary and fiscal (GIMF) model and how it was modified to account for income convergence are discussed. The impact of EU funds as exhibited in the...
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This 2008 Article IV Consultation highlights that Tunisia’s sound economic policies and pragmatic approach to structural reforms continue to bear fruit, as evidenced by strong growth and improved social indicators. Real GDP growth averaged 5 percent a year while the macroeconomic and...
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major obstacles to trade and investment, the reforms introduced in the period 2000/01–2002/03 contributed significantly to …
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This Article IV Consultation reports that the economic growth of Mauritania is robust, which reflected prudent economic management, sustained donor support, and the beginning of oil production. Executive Directors observed that the return of constitutional order to Mauritania has established a...
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prices, have impacted Ghana negatively, although overall, Ghana’s terms of trade continued to improve. …
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The 2007 Article IV Consultation on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) examines the near- and medium-term outlook, inflation, and fiscal policy. The rapid expansion is supported by an outward-oriented development strategy and sustained high oil prices. Reforms are under way to strengthen the...
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, enhancing social development. The state redistributed large and growing terms-of-trade gains stemming from favorable Russian … energy pricing across the economy, boosting domestic demand. A new energy agreement, however, has abruptly reversed terms-of-trade …
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This 2009 Article IV Consultation highlights that economic conditions in the Solomon Islands have weakened in 2009, given the effects of the global recession and a logging sector decline. Real GDP growth is projected at 0.4 percent in 2009, compared with 6.9 percent in 2008. On the positive...
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