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Finland; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
the limitation of current unemployment and disability benefit schemes. The paper identifies possible strategies to …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244764
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Republic of Estonia; 2013 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
Estonia has succeeded in reducing its macroeconomic imbalances and vulnerabilities, but faces the challenge of preserving its hard-earned fiscal and financial stability and enhancing long-term growth prospects. In this regard, adopting a fully fledged medium-term fiscal framework can help assess...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245026
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Can Institutional Reform Reduce Job Destruction and Unemployment Duration? Yes it Can
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
We read search theory's unemployment equilibrium condition as an Iso-Unemployment Curve(IUC).The IUC is the locus of … job destruction rates and expected unemployment durations rendering the same unemployment level. A country's position … unemployment level at which such preferences are satisfied Using a panel of 20 OECD countries over 1985-2008, we find employment …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009654152
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Finland; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
The Selected Issues paper on Finland underlies public finances and structural reform. The structural reforms encompassing labor and product markets as well the pension system would substantially improve the outlook for fiscal sustainability. Reductions in labor and product market inefficiencies...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005591384
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Republic of Belarus; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
This Selected Issues paper describes labor market trends in Belarus and the role of labor market institutions in the outcome. The paper examines the current status of the tax system in Belarus and assesses recent efforts to reform it. It argues that the current tax system in Belarus is...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005591560
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Sweden; 2011 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Sweden
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
In this study, economic developments and policies used for the recovery of financial stability of Sweden against global recession are discussed. The low inflation is reached by increasing Riksbank policy rate. The role of fiscal policy council is explained. The Financial Sector Assessment...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242838
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Kingdom of Netherlands; Netherlands: Selected Issues and Analytical Notes
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
Important issues of the Netherlands are discussed. Openness to trade has benefited the Netherlands before the crisis and has supported the recent recovery process. However, both financial openness and trade linkages have also been a transmission channel for the financial crisis. Synchronized...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243183
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Finland; 2007 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement and Supplement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Dir...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
employment growth. The unemployment rate has dipped below the euro area average, and hovers near estimates of the structural … unemployment rate. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243836
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Republic of Estonia; Staff Report for the 2011 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
The staff report for the 2011 Article IV Consultation concluded that a vibrant recovery marked Estonia’s first year in the euro area, albeit amid nascent tensions. The economy’s strong rebound has been grounded in a proven track record of prudent macroeconomic policies. Executive...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011142206
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Kingdom of the Netherlands; Netherlands: 2008 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
Strong macroeconomic foundations have so far largely shielded the Netherlands from recent financial turbulence. Despite a tightening labor market, inflation remains subdued. Employment has grown 1¼–1½ percent in 2007, on par with the rest of the Euro area. The external current...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244374