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Tax Policy Options for a United Germany
International Monetary Fund - 1990
the GDR and the current tax structure of the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG). Arguments for an adequate short-term tax …
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Fiscal Policy, Labor Markets and the Poor
International Monetary Fund - 1990
In designing policy measures, including possible social safety nets, targeted to the poor, it is important to fully understand the efficiency implications of these measures. There is abundant macroeconomic literature on their negative effects on the poor’s work effort. The literature, however,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014396380
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Anticipation and Surprises in Central Bank Interest Rate Policy : The Case of the Bundesbank
International Monetary Fund - 1998
Market reaction to a change in official interest rates will depend on the extent to which the change is anticipated, and on how it is interpreted as a signal of future policy. In this paper, a technique is developed to separate the anticipated and unanticipated components of such changes and is...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014400820
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Union of the Comoros : Action Plan for Implementation of the 2010-2014: Poverty Reduction and Growth Strategy
International Monetary Fund - 2010
Five priority programs were identified to help stabilize the economy and lay the groundwork for equitable growth. The government's priority with this core strategy is to enhance macroeconomic management, government operations, and effective fiscal management to promote domestic and international...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014403918
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Social Dimensions of the IMF'S Policy Di Alogue
International Monetary Fund - 1995
This pamphlet focuses on the IMF's role in social policy advice. First,the evolution of the IMF's involvement in social issues is traced,and the lessons that can be drawn from this experience, includingpolicy implications, are outlined. This is followed by an elaboration of the social dimensions...
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Pension reform in the Baltics : issues and prospects
Schiff, Jerald (contributor) - 2000
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10004664415
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United Germany : the first five years ; performance and policy issues
Corker, Robert (contributor); Feldman, Robert A. (contributor) - International Monetary Fund - 1995
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10000543705
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Following Germany'S Lead : Using International Monetary Linkages to Identify the Effect of Monetary Policyon the Economy
International Monetary Fund - 2005
-looking monetary policy decisions. The bias is higher for countries whose monetary policy was more independent of Germany …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014400699
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Germany : 2007 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Public Information Notice; and Statement by the Executive Director for Germany
International Monetary Fund - 2008
The German economy has made major strides, helped by wide-ranging reforms. Greater transparency and stronger incentives for prudent action will support crisis prevention and management. The immediate priorities are preserving the integrity of the financial system and maintaining economic...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014401585
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Germany : Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund - 2008
leading to speculation about delayed increases or competitive pressures. Given Germany’s large size and openness, spillover … interactions appear to have increased over time. In the midst of a strong recovery, Germany is facing shortages of labor, the … emigration of high-skilled labor, and a reduction in immigration. Germany’s traditionally insider-dominated corporate governance …
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