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Pension reform in the Baltics : issues and prospects

Schiff, Jerald (contributor) - 2000

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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...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014399249

Azerbaijan Republic : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

International Monetary Fund - 2003

This paper reviews Azerbaijan’s State Program on Poverty Reduction and Economic Development 2003–2005 (SPPRED). The Poverty Reduction Program in Azerbaijan has attracted an extensive and high degree of interest, matching its complexity and scope. The main objective of the SPPRED is to define...

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Mongolia : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

International Monetary Fund - 2003

The report provides the details of the assessment on Mongolia’s Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper. It describes the Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy (EGPRS), which presents main policy directions of the government with a focus on economic growth acceleration and poverty reduction...

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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,...

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Social Security Issues in Developing Countries : The Latin American Experience

International Monetary Fund - 1988

The paper surveys the major economic, financial, and administrative issues that confront social security systems in Latin America. The larger systems have contributed substantially to public sector financial disequilibria. Expenditures of the younger systems with more limited coverage could...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014396279

Sweden : 2006 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Sweden

International Monetary Fund - 2007

This 2006 Article IV Consultation highlights that a broad-based economic upturn is under way in Sweden, spurred by …

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Sweden : Staff Report for the 2000 Article IV Consultation

International Monetary Fund - 2000

In Sweden, the authorities have indicated that their medium-term fiscal strategy is based on restraining expenditures …

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Sweden : Selected Issues

International Monetary Fund - 2002

This Selected Issues paper on Sweden analyzes possible adjustments to the fiscal framework that the authorities may … wish to consider. The paper starts with a brief description of Sweden’s fiscal framework, followed by an assessment of the … framework’s strengths and weaknesses. The scope for stabilization policy in Sweden is analyzed. The paper describes the …

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Sweden : 2002 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Sweden

International Monetary Fund - 2002

weakness led to slower growth of Sweden in 2001. Private consumption stagnated despite rising disposable income, owing to …

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