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Canada; Selected Issues Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
Canada has experienced drastic changes in its economy during the global financial crisis. This Selected Issues paper discusses the evolution of equilibrium real home prices in key Canadian provinces in the post-crisis period, Canadian dollar movement during and after the global financial turmoil...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242764
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Germany; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
This Selected Issues paper attempts to analyze the end-point problem and improve the quality of potential GDP estimates for Germany. It projects that Germany’s potential GDP growth will slow over the coming decade, mainly because of declining labor input. The paper focuses on a long-term...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825173
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Uganda; Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
growth from total factor productivity has been minor, while the high population growth poses a significant challenge to …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825438
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Asia Rising; A Sectoral Perspective
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This paper undertakes a cross-country analysis of productivity growth at both the aggregate and sectoral level. It … finds that Asia's remarkable output growth over the past 40 years reflected both high investment, and rapid productivity … encouraged resource shifts from low- to high-productivity sectors. Looking ahead, sustaining rapid growth requires meeting a …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005826110
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Assessing Competitiveness Using Industry Unit Labor Costs; An Application to Slovakia
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
, highlighting the dichotomy between productivity-driven long-run growth and short-run deviations from the underlying growth …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242314
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Albania; 2011 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
productivity by attracting foreign investment is essential for higher sustainable growth. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242478
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Chile; Selected Issues Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
The cornerstone of Chile’s impressive fiscal performance and strong fiscal system has been its structural balance rule. It has helped to insulate public spending from copper price cycles and improve the government’s net financial position. Chile should adopt a full-fledged...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242565
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Kingdom of Lesotho; Request for a Three-Year Arrangement Extended Fund Facility Arrangement: Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; Statem...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
Lesotho’s fiscal and external balances have deteriorated as a result of the global economic downturn and a surge in spending. Undertaking key fiscal adjustments to restore macroeconomic stability is necessary for raising Lesotho’s growth potential. Executive Directors commend the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242652
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Republic of San Marino; Selected Issues for the 2010 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
This paper examines the development of the business model thus far and considers options for the future. The development of San Marino’s financial system over the past two decades is outlined. San Marino’s financial sector focuses on services to its residents and the residents of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242714
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Saudi Arabia; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This Selected Issues paper on Saudi Arabia assesses Saudi Arabia’s role in the oil market and global economy. Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest producer and exporter of oil, has long played a systemically important role in the global oil market. Short-term fluctuations in Saudi...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242731