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Macroeconomic and Sectoral Effects of Terms-Of-Trade Shocks : The Experience of the Oil-Exporting Developing Countries
International Monetary Fund - 1999
This paper investigates the impact of long-run terms-of-trade shocks. Analytically, we show that, if capital goods are … during 1965-89. Favorable terms-of-trade shocks increase investment and (especially government) consumption, but reduce …, but Dutch Disease effects are strikingly absent. Investment, consumption, and nontradable output respond more to a terms-of-trade …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014400547
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Namibia; 2006 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Namibia
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This 2006 Article IV Consultation highlights that with generally prudent macroeconomic policies, Namibia has enjoyed robust growth, moderate inflation, and strong external surpluses. Growth is expected to increase to 4½ percent in 2006, after 4¼ percent in 2005, owing in part to a recovery...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244194
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Niger; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: 2005 Status Report
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This paper discusses key findings of the 2005 Status Report on Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) on Niger. The report is based on an assessment of economic and financial performance and sectoral policy and strategy implementation in 2005. The findings reveal that implementation of the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244221
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Algeria; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
This Selected Issues paper for Algeria analyzes the potential economic impact of Algeria’s Association Agreement with the European Union (AAEU). The paper lays out the major elements of Algeria’s AAEU and makes a comparison with other AAEUs. It discusses the potential economic...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244528
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The Gambia; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This paper discusses Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) 2007–11 for The Gambia. PRSP II builds on the long-term development Vision 2020 of The Gambia. It also takes cognizance of the fact that implementation of PRSP I suffered from revenue shortfalls as the IMF suspended its program...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244972
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Dominica; Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
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.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245032
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West African Economic and Monetary Union; Staff Report on Common Policies of Member Countries—Regional Consultation on Economic Issues and Policies—Staff Report, Public Informa...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
In 2010, average inflation has remained low in all West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) countries, but has edged up in the second half of the year. After a moderate fiscal easing by about 1½ percentage points of GDP in 2009, mostly the result of higher capital spending, the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245074
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Indonesia; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This Selected Issues paper assesses Indonesia’s trade integration relative to underlying country characteristics. The …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245445
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Cambodia; Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
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.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245699
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Russian Federation; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
Russia’s large oil and gas reserves play a key role in its economic development. As with many other large oil exporters, Russia’s energy wealth is also posing numerous challenges to macroeconomic management. Although fiscal policy has saved a large part of the oil windfall in the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245715