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Energy subsidy reform : lessons and implications

Clements, Benedict J. (ed.); Coady, David P. (ed.) - 2013

"This volume provides the most comprehensive estimates of worldwide energy subsidies currently available, drawing on data from 176 countries in the areas of petroleum products, natural gas, coal, and electricity. It lays out an analysis of "how to do" energy subsidy reform, drawing on insights...

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Energy Subsidy Reform : Lessons and Implications

International Monetary Fund - 2013

Energy subsidies have wide-ranging economic consequences. While aimed at protecting consumers, subsidies aggravate fiscal imbalances, crowd-out priority public spending, and depress private investment, including in the energy sector. Subsidies also distort resource allocation by encouraging...

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Case Studies on Energy Subsidy Reform-Lessons and Implications : Supplement

International Monetary Fund - 2013

This supplement presents country case studies reviewing energy subsidy reform experiences, which are the basis for the reform lessons identified in the main paper. The selection of countries for the case studies reflects the availability of data and of previously documented evidence on...

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Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust : 2016-17 Borrowing Agreements with the Government of Canada, De Nederlandsche Bank NV, and the Bank of Korea

International Monetary Fund - 2017

agreement with the Government of Canada (Canada), and has entered into amendments to the 2010 borrowing agreement with De … with Canada and the amendments to the borrowing agreements with The Netherlands and Korea will each provide new resources …

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Borrowing Agreement with the Government of Canada

International Monetary Fund - 2009

Canada and the Fund. The Government of Canada announced its willingness to lend up to USD 10 billion to the Fund to support …

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Canada : Selected Issues

International Monetary Fund - 2005

This Selected Issues paper for Canada presents comprehensive and broad-based analysis of the role of domestic and … external shocks. Canada’s economic history illustrates the important role played by external as well as domestic macroeconomic … disturbances. Canada’s economy slowed in 2001 because of the global slowdown, although by less than in many other countries. In …

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Canada : 2005 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Staff Statement; and the Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion for Canada

International Monetary Fund - 2005

Canada’s 2005 Article IV Consultation highlights that it has benefited from a strong institutional framework and …, but external developments are creating uncertainties. The Bank of Canada appears to have room to maintain a patient and …

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Canada : 2004 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion

International Monetary Fund - 2004

geared toward boosting productivity. Canada’s commitment to exchange rate flexibility has been helpful in facilitating the …

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Canada : Selected Issues

International Monetary Fund - 2004

This paper explores the factors that have led to a Canada-U.S. productivity gap using a sectoral growth accounting … was followed by a protracted period of exchange rate weakness. This paper reviews the institutional aspects of Canada …

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Canada : 2009 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion

International Monetary Fund - 2009

The staff report on Canada’s 2009 Article IV Consultation examines economic developments and policies. Canadian banks … high household debt. Financial instability is a tail risk, but heightened vigilance is warranted. The Bank of Canada has …

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