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This paper examines the possibility of ascertaining the welfare changes that occur when a consumption tax replaces an equal-yield income tax. It finds that those with saving/income ratios greater than the social saving/income ratio under the income tax will surely benefit and those with ratios...
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The paper emphasizes the role of institutions and incentives in the presence of externalities. An economy with multiple …
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This paper analyzes the importance of developing market-enhancing institutions for restoring economic growth in transition economies during 1991–98. The paper’s main finding is that the development of an institutional framework has indeed a significant positive impact on growth, but that...
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As a companion piece to the Board paper on Structural Reforms and Macroeconomic Performance: Initial Considerations for the Fund, this paper presents a selection of case studies on the structural reform experiences of member countries. These papers update the Board on work since the Triennial...
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Growth performance in Bangladesh is improving, but macroeconomic imbalances have also emerged. Medium-term growth …
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This Selected Issues paper analyzes the reforms in the energy sector in Bangladesh. It assesses the fiscal position of … Bangladesh and examines its fiscal sustainability using a simple measure based on the debt dynamics. It concludes that although … Bangladesh has so far maintained its sustainability mainly owing to the large portion of foreign financing with highly …
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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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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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This Selected Issues paper analyzes poverty in Bangladesh. The paper highlights that poverty in Bangladesh has many …
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