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Corruption and Military Spending
International Monetary Fund - 2000
Anecdotal evidence relates corruption with high levels of military spending. This paper tests empirically whether such … the period 1985–98. The association between military spending and corruption is ascertained by using panel regression … techniques. The results suggest that corruption is indeed associated with higher military spending as a share of both GDP and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014399916
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Corruption and Military Spending
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2000
Anecdotal evidence relates corruption with high levels of military spending. This paper tests empirically whether such … the period 1985–98. The association between military spending and corruption is ascertained by using panel regression … techniques. The results suggest that corruption is indeed associated with higher military spending as a share of both GDP and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005599529
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How Resilient Are Military Expenditures in the Context of Fund-Supported Programs?
International Monetary Fund - 1988
This paper examines how military spending has been affected by Fund-supported programs. It looks at the changes in military expenditure as a share of gross domestic product (MIL/GDP) and of total expenditure (MIL/EX) for two subsamples of Fund-supported programs, broadly divided into fiscal...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014396082
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Enhancing the Effectiveness of External Support in Building Tax Capacity in Developing Countries : Prepared for Submission to G20 Finance Ministers
International Monetary Fund - 2016
This report responds to the February 2016 request from the G20. The report has been prepared in the framework of the Platform for Collaboration on Tax (the "PCT"), under the responsibility of the Secretariats and Staff of the four mandated organizations. The report reflects a broad consensus...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012246876
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2018 Quinquennial Review of the Funds Capacity Development Strategy : Concept Note
International Monetary Fund - 2017
(CD), including technical assistance (TA) and training, is one of the three core pillars of the Fund's work. Its main objective is to help member countries build institutions and capacity necessary to formulate and implement sound economic and financial policies. The Institute for Capacity...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014408694
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The Fund's Facilities and Financing Framework for Low-Income Countries
International Monetary Fund - 2009
This paper assesses the adequacy of the Fund's facilities and financing framework for low-income countries (LICs) and proposes reform options. It is part of a broader review of all Fund financial instruments and is timely given the pressure the current global financial crisis is putting on LICs....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014410141
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A Forward-Looking Macroeconomic Simulation Model for a Developing Country
International Monetary Fund - 1989
The paper develops a small dynamic macroeconomic simulation model for a representative developing country which relies on familiar macroeconomic theory and in which expectations are formed rationally. The model is useful for the analysis and simulation of important policy questions in a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014396359
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The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This Selected Issues paper reviews the extent to which growth in Ethiopia has translated into higher living standards. A key feature of the economic strategy has been an explicit commitment to poverty reduction and structural transformation. This is underpinned by the vision of a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244172
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Oil Rents, Corruption, and State Stability; Evidence From Panel Data Regressions
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
We examine the effects of oil rents on corruption and state stability exploiting the exogenous within-country variation … increase in oil rents significantly increases corruption, significantly deteriorates political rights while at the same time … redistribution and conflict. We support our argument documenting that there is a significant effect of oil rents on corruption in …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008497600
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Italy; 2013 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This 2013 Article IV Consultation highlights Italy’s assesses measures undertaken to revive economic growth. Italy is vulnerable to a renewal of euro area tension and risks from domestic policy slippages, stalling of structural reforms, and banking distress that could undermine...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243723