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United States; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
This Selected Issues paper examines the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in the recent acceleration of labor productivity growth in the United States. The analysis reveals that the increase of total factor productivity (TFP) growth is a broad phenomenon that encompasses...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825041
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Canada; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
This paper explores the factors that have led to a Canada-U.S. productivity gap using a sectoral growth accounting approach. Both fiscal and monetary policies have had significant effects on the saving rate. The Canadian dollar’s appreciation was followed by a protracted period of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825117
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Lesotho; Selected Issues And Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
The Selected Issues paper provides an overview of trends, performance export growth, value added, and employment, account of the structure and evolution of Lesotho's textiles during the decade through 2002, and discusses future prospects and key issues. It analyzes the implications of the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825028
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Vietnam; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This Selected Issues paper assesses the impact of Vietnam’s World Trade Organization (WTO) accession. It describes the main terms of Vietnam’s accession as regards trade in goods and services, and uses a partial equilibrium simulation model to estimate the likely impact of WTO...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243580
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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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Vanuatu; 2013 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
Vanuatu has a comparatively favorable economy and cautious macroeconomic policies that have helped maintain stability and confidence. Financial sector policies also have been appropriately cautious. The economy must maintain low debt in the longer term, but as funding is needed for...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244974
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Guernsey-Crown Dependency of the United Kingdom; Assessment of the Supervision and Regulation of the Financial Sector Volume I—Review of Financial Sector Regulation and Supervisi...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2003
The financial services sector plays a dominant role in the economy of Guernsey. The report is organized in two volumes. Volume I provides the findings and the Reports on the Observance of Standards and Codes (ROSCs). Volume II provides the detailed assessments of the Basel Core Principles for...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005590993
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Jersey; Crown Dependency of the United Kingdom: Assessment of the Supervision and Regulation of the Financial Sector Volume II—Detailed Assessment of Observance of Standards and...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2003
This report reviews the assessment of Jersey’s compliance with the Basel core principles for effective banking supervision based on the Core Principles. It provides a detailed assessment of the antimoney laundering and combating the financing of terrorism regime of Jersey and reviews its...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005591392
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Vietnam; 2001 Article IV Consultation and First Review Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility and Request for Waiver and Modification of Performance Criteria—Staff Repor...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2002
This paper assesses Vietnam’s 2001 Article IV Consultation, First Review Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF), and a Request for Waiver and Modification of Performance Criteria. Economic performance has been positive so far in 2001, under the first-year PRGF-supported...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005598787
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; What Are the Consequences of China's WTO Entry for India'S Trade
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
One of the most significant recent developments in world trade has been the entry of China into the World Trade … Organization (WTO). This paper examines the implications of China's WTO accession for India's trade, using both econometrics and … computable general equilibrium (CGE) models. The paper analyzes how India stands to lose or gain from China's WTO entry in terms …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005599289