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profitability and cost and revenue efficiency of the banking sector are evaluated. The revenue performance of all banks, and …
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This technical note assesses the reform of Spanish savings banks (SSBs). It provides a brief overview of the SSB institutional framework before the reform, and describes the main factors that led to the financial distress, albeit uneven, of the SSB sector. The note outlines major regulatory and...
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or may not improve economic efficiency …
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-run economic growth (G-20, 2014).2 However, the economic and social impact of public investment crucially depends on its efficiency … empirical studies of the determinants of public investment efficiency. This paper explores the link between public investment … management (PIM) institutions and the efficiency of public investment for the G-20 countries. Based on the analysis from a recent …
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investment critically depends on its efficiency. Comparing the value of public capital (input) and measures of infrastructure … percent. The economic dividends from closing this efficiency gap are substantial: the most efficient public investors get …
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This 2005 Article IV Consultation highlights that macroeconomic developments in Madagascar in 2003 and 2004 were dominated by the sharp depreciation of the national currency, and rising inflation pressures, with year-over-year consumer price inflation reaching 30 percent at end-February 2005. At...
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This 2005 Article IV Consultation highlights that the Algerian economy continues to benefit from abundant and increasing hydrocarbon revenues. Real GDP growth is expected to continue at about 5 percent in 2005, led by increased output in the hydrocarbon sector and sustained activity in the...
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This paper reviews of Sector Regulation and Supervision for Seychelles. Regulation and supervision of the banking sector and foreign exchange bureaus in Seychelles is carried out by the Bank Supervision Division of the Central Bank. Supervision of the credit union and the insurance companies is...
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Austria’s Financial System Stability Assessment highlights Reports on the Observance of Standards and Codes on banking supervision, securities regulation, and insurance regulation. The banking sector has weathered the recent economic slowdown well, and is generally sound and resilient....
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In recent years, the IMF has released a growing number of reports and other documents covering economic and financial developments and trends in member countries. Each report, prepared by a staff team after discussions with government officials, is published at the option of the member country.
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