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Japan's Household Savings Rate : An Application of the Life-Cycle Hypothesis
International Monetary Fund - 1987
This paper develops and tests a model of Japan’s household savings rate, based on the life-cycle hypothesis that the primary motive for savings is provision for retirement. The paper shows that Japan’s high household savings rate in recent decades reflects the positive influence of rapid...
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Trade Costs and Location of Foreign Firms in China
International Monetary Fund - 2005
This study examines the determinants of entry into by foreign firms, using information on 515 Chinese industries at the provincial level during 1998-2001. The analysis, rooted in the new economic geography, focuses on market and supplier access within and outside the province of entry, as well...
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Economic policies for a new South Africa
Lachman, Desmond (ed.); Ballali, Daudi (contributor) - International Monetary Fund - 1992
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Rural-urban dynamics and the millennium development goals
2013
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Global Monitoring Report 2014/2015 : Ending Poverty and Sharing Prosperity
World Bank - 2014
The Global Monitoring Report 2014/2015: Ending Poverty and Sharing Prosperity was written jointly by the World Bank … Development. This year's report details, for the first time, progress toward the WBG's twin goals of ending extreme poverty by …
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Poverty and social impact analysis by the IMF : review of methodology and selected evidence
Gillingham, Robert (contributor) - 2008
The Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) is used by the IMF to provide support for countries' implementation of … their poverty reduction and growth strategies. A key requirement in the design of PRGF programs is understanding the effects … effects. Poverty and social impact analysis (PSIA) is a critical instrument for pursuing this goal. The IMF has therefore …
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Mali : Poverty Reduction and Strategy Paper-2009 Progress Report
International Monetary Fund - 2011
Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPs) are prepared by the member country in broad consultation with stakeholders …
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Liberia : Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund - 2008
This paper discusses implementation of the Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS) in Liberia. Liberia’s PRS articulates the …
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Cambodia : Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund - 2000
This paper discusses major macroeconomic issues confronting Cambodia. The report also discusses recent growth performance of the economy and presents recently updated national accounts estimates. Revenue mobilization remains a key objective since, despite recent significant improvements, revenue...
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Cambodia : Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund - 2007
This Selected Issues paper analyzes the potential impact of oil on economic growth and policy for Cambodia. It shows that a hypothetical moderately sized oil sector would have a significant, but not overwhelming, impact on macroeconomic prospects; but reaping the benefits while avoiding economic...
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