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Trade Liberalization, Stabilization, and Growth : Some Noteson the Mexican Experience
International Monetary Fund - 1990
While inflation slowed sharply in Mexico during 1988, imports surged. Although the growth of domestic absorption could …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014396273
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Chile; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This Selected Issues paper analyzes the properties of the fiscal surplus rule, a key pillar of Chile’s macroeconomic framework. The findings suggest that the rule is near the volatility-minimizing efficiency frontier. The paper assesses the vulnerability of the Chilean banking system to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244474
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Morocco; 2006 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Moroc...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
The macroeconomic environment is sound, with low inflation and a comfortable external position, although the fiscal position remains a concern for the medium term. The authorities have successfully privatized and liberalized the telecommunications, energy, and transportation sectors. Moreover,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244655
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South Africa; 2008 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussions; and Statement by the Executive Director for...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
This 2008 Article IV Consultation highlights that South Africa’s economic performance has strengthened in the last several years, with real GDP growing by 5–5½ percent in 2005–07, inflation declining to mid-single digits until recently, and employment growing steadily....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245284
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Central African Economic and Monetary Community; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
The creation, in 1994, of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) customs union was a major step in the regional integration process in central Africa. The implementation of the agreed regime by the member countries, however, has remained unsatisfactory. A 2002–03...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245384
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Mexico; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
This Selected Issues paper is a wide-ranging survey of the conditions for, and obstacles to, the growth in Mexico. It … main observations and conclusions emerging from the survey of growth conditions in Mexico. It also presents an overview of … remittances in Mexico, motivated by their recent increase and possible macroeconomic implications. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245707
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Jordan; Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
This Selected Issues paper and Statistical Appendix on Jordan underlies stabilization and structural transformation of the economy. Current fiscal policy appears to be broadly sustainable and should be sufficient to allow for the continued fall in the debt burden, absent large external...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005252563
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Central African Economic and Monetary Community—Paper on Recent Developments and Regional Policy Issues; Staff Supplement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discus...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2003
Macroeconomic developments in the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) region have been satisfactory, but risks to macroeconomic stability persist. The process of convergence remains slow and needs strengthening, notably through the adoption of a fiscal rule and the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005252643
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People's Republic of China—Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; 2004 Article IV Consultation—Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive B...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
This 2004 Article IV Consultation highlights that after a period of prolonged weakness in economic activity, persistent deflation and rising fiscal deficits, the macroeconomic outlook for Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has improved significantly since mid-2003. The recovery has gained...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005252759
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Morocco; 2005 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Morocco
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
This 2005 Article IV Consultation highlights that economic growth in Morocco has been volatile and insufficient to significantly reduce poverty and unemployment. Growth averaged 3 percent over the last decade. It has been volatile because of the dependency of agriculture on rainfalls. In 2004,...
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