Household savings behavior in China during the past 30 years has been studied by using econometric models with the time …

This paper develops and tests a model of Japan’s household savings rate, based on the life-cycle hypothesis that the … primary motive for savings is provision for retirement. The paper shows that Japan’s high household savings rate in recent …

agreement with the Government of Canada (Canada), and has entered into amendments to the 2010 borrowing agreement with De … with Canada and the amendments to the borrowing agreements with The Netherlands and Korea will each provide new resources …

Canada and the Fund. The Government of Canada announced its willingness to lend up to USD 10 billion to the Fund to support …

This Selected Issues paper for Canada presents comprehensive and broad-based analysis of the role of domestic and … external shocks. Canada’s economic history illustrates the important role played by external as well as domestic macroeconomic … disturbances. Canada’s economy slowed in 2001 because of the global slowdown, although by less than in many other countries. In …

Canada’s 2005 Article IV Consultation highlights that it has benefited from a strong institutional framework and …, but external developments are creating uncertainties. The Bank of Canada appears to have room to maintain a patient and …

geared toward boosting productivity. Canada’s commitment to exchange rate flexibility has been helpful in facilitating the …

This paper explores the factors that have led to a Canada-U.S. productivity gap using a sectoral growth accounting … was followed by a protracted period of exchange rate weakness. This paper reviews the institutional aspects of Canada …

high household debt. Financial instability is a tail risk, but heightened vigilance is warranted. The Bank of Canada has …The staff report on Canada’s 2009 Article IV Consultation examines economic developments and policies. Canadian banks …