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Denmark; Financial Sector Assessment Program-Technical Note-Competition in the Banking Sector
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This technical note analyzes the competition in the banking sector in Denmark. It reveals that Denmark has a fairly …
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Italy; Assessing Competition and Efficiency in the Banking System
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
The paper assesses the degree of banking competition and efficiency in Italy?over time as well as compared to that in … other countries, such as France, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The paper finds competition in …. The degree of competition falls within the range of estimates for a set of comparator countries. Greater contestability …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005769248
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Mexico; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
This Selected Issues paper is a wide-ranging survey of the conditions for, and obstacles to, the growth in Mexico. It frames the issue of Mexico’s growth record, and presents the paper’s prior assumptions and approach. It highlights the main observations and conclusions emerging...
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People's Republic of China—Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; 2006 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board D...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This 2006 Article IV Consultation highlights that Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has recovered strongly from a series of shocks in recent years and, as expected, the pace of growth is now moderating. Growth was 6.8 percent (year over year) in the first three quarters of 2006, somewhat...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245743
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Kuwait; 2005 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
Kuwait’s 2005 Article IV Consultation reports that the economic and financial positions are projected to remain strong mainly on the expectation that world oil prices will decline only gradually. Reflecting sharply higher oil prices and production, economic conditions improved...
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People’s Republic of China; Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: 2005 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
The staff report for the 2005 Article IV Consultation on the People’s Republic of China highlights economic developments and fiscal policy. The continued robust growth owes much to the favorable external environment, with judicious macroeconomic policies, continued structural reforms, and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005591398
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Nigeria; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
This Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper for Nigeria highlights the National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS). NEEDS gives special support to agriculture, industry, small and medium-scale enterprises, and oil and gas. Under the plan, the government will seek long-term capital...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005591671
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Singapore; 2003 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Staff Supplement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
The economic downturns and an ongoing industrial restructuring toward capital-intensive sectors, such as chemical and pharmaceuticals, have contributed to rising unemployment. With the economic recovery continuing to gain momentum, the near-term outlook has improved. With broad agreement on the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005768513
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Quota Brokers
International Monetary Fund - 2004
This paper examines the role of middlemen (brokers) in an imperfect secondary market for quota licenses. Middlemen facilitate trade when markets are thin, as potential buyers and sellers find it difficult to meet and transact directly. However, in thin markets, middlemen also have the ability to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014404111
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Trade Policy and Market Structure Interactions in Developing Countries
International Monetary Fund - 1989
This paper shows that the presence of quotas on imported inputs that are based on installed capacity can lead to capacity underutilization in manufacturing industries of developing countries. A replacement of such quotas, by tariffs leads to full capacity utilization under assumptions of both...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014396017