Similar Search Results

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006

The paper discusses the flexicurity model, its key policy elements, and association with a low unemployment rate and a … high standard of social security for the unemployed. It provides details of an empirical analysis of unemployment …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245015

Belgium; Selected Issues

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004

the social transfer system in Belgium. Belgium has a very accessible and equitable health care system. The system is …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005768647

Mauritius; Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2003

The review outlines a simple analytical model to explain the unemployment puzzle, especially the U-curve phenomenon. It …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005598899

Colombia; Selected Issues

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005

. At end-2004, the unemployment rate amounted to 12 percent, and about one-third of the labor force was considered …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005824954

Ireland; Selected Issues

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004

The Selected Issues paper analyzes how fast Ireland will grow in the future. The approach of this paper is to consider the catch-up in labor utilization productivity and use independent demographic projections and other considerations to make reasonable assumptions about labor productivity and...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825025

France; 2005 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report, Staff Supplement, and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005

This 2005 Article IV Consultation highlights that the cyclical recovery of the French economy was interrupted in the first half of 2005, as previously strong domestic demand faltered and the external sector continued to exert a drag on growth. In 2004, growth was faster and more...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825062

Greece; Selected Issues

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006

This Selected Issues paper analyzes the growth prospects of the Greek economy. It is estimated that exceptional factors boosted growth by 1 percentage point per year in recent years and, under current trends and policies, growth is likely to drop to about 3 percent by the end of the decade. The...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825203

New Zealand; Selected Issues

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005

This Selected Issues paper analyzes the effect of international migration on unemployment in New Zealand. The empirical … results in this paper suggest that net migration inflows give rise to a fall in the unemployment rate. The paper estimates a … system of equations including the unemployment rate, real wage, net migration rate, and labor force participation rate …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825275

Republic of Armenia; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2003

The Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) has been developed for eradicating poverty in Armenia. It analyzes the poverty situation of Armenia, and evaluates the methodology and methodological issues. It discusses the PRSP goals, main policy directions, solution to poverty, and the reduction of...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825381

Republic of Uzbekistan; Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005

This paper reviews Uzbekistanâ€™s Interim Welfare Improvement Strategy Paper (I-WISP). I-WISP defines the main directions and measures aimed at improving living standards and reducing poverty among the population of Uzbekistan for 2005â€“10. The strategy is designed to further expand...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825518