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Economic policies for a new South Africa
Lachman, Desmond (ed.); Ballali, Daudi (contributor) - International Monetary Fund - 1992
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10000058326
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Financial Crises, Poverty, and Income Distribution
International Monetary Fund - 2002
Developing and transition economies are prone to financial crises, including balance of payments and banking crises …. These crises affect poverty and the distribution of income through a variety of channels: slowdowns in economic activity … incidence of poverty and income distribution, and discusses policy options that can be considered by governments in the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014401806
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Albania : Income Distribution, Poverty, and Social Safety Nets in the Transition, 1991-1993
International Monetary Fund - 1994
This paper examines developments in Albania’s income distribution and poverty during the transition to a market … consumption data, however, a large decline in urban real incomes is implausible. Poverty in both the urban and the rural …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014397176
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Republic of Belarus; Request for Stand-By Arrangement: Staff Report; Staff Supplement and Statement; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
Belarus’ economic growth has been impressive in the last few years. Belarus’ economic program is designed to facilitate adjustment to external shocks and reduce vulnerabilities. It includes a number of structural reforms on issues that are critical to the mitigation of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244451
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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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Malta; 2008 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Malta
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
This 2008 Article IV Consultation highlights that Malta has experienced a three-year-long expansion reflecting strong foreign direct investment, export diversification, and value-added upgrading. Financial soundness indicators held up in 2007 despite unfavorable international developments. The...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245584
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Republic of Belarus; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
This Selected Issues Paper presents an analysis of Belarus-specific conditions and cross-country research, and proposes a roadmap for real-sector reforms. It highlights distortions resulting from the government’s interference in the economy, and presents an overview of economic benefits...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245717
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Institutions Matter in Transition, But so do Policies
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2000
transition economies during 1991–98. The paper’s main finding is that the development of an institutional framework has indeed a …-based economic reforms remain the key determinants of growth in transition economies. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005263992
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Commodity Price Volatility and the Sources of Growth
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
This paper studies the impact of the level and volatility of the commodity terms of trade on economic growth, as well as on the three main growth channels: total factor productivity, physical capital accumulation, and human capital acquisition. We use the standard system GMM approach as well as...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009650613
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Benin; Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
This Selected Issues paper and Statistical Appendix analyzes sources of economic growth in Benin. It concludes that the policies implemented since the early 1990s paved the way for higher growth rate by raising total factor productivity as well as capital accumulation. The paper examines the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005768581