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Energy subsidy reform : lessons and implications
Clements, Benedict J. (ed.); Coady, David P. (ed.) - 2013
"This volume provides the most comprehensive estimates of worldwide energy subsidies currently available, drawing on data from 176 countries in the areas of petroleum products, natural gas, coal, and electricity. It lays out an analysis of "how to do" energy subsidy reform, drawing on insights...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010244221
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Energy Subsidy Reform : Lessons and Implications
International Monetary Fund - 2013
Energy subsidies have wide-ranging economic consequences. While aimed at protecting consumers, subsidies aggravate fiscal imbalances, crowd-out priority public spending, and depress private investment, including in the energy sector. Subsidies also distort resource allocation by encouraging...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014410519
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Case Studies on Energy Subsidy Reform-Lessons and Implications : Supplement
International Monetary Fund - 2013
This supplement presents country case studies reviewing energy subsidy reform experiences, which are the basis for the reform lessons identified in the main paper. The selection of countries for the case studies reflects the availability of data and of previously documented evidence on...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014410521
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The Chairman's Summing Up : The IMF and the Crises in Greece, Ireland, and Portugal
International Monetary Fund - 2016
, Ireland, and Portugal, and appreciated the accompanying statement by the Managing Director. They agreed that the report …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014408604
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Implementation Plan in Response to the Executive Board-Endorsed Recommendations for the IEO Evaluation Report : The IMF and the Crises in Greece, Ireland, and Portugal
International Monetary Fund - 2017
Greece, Ireland, and Portugal as part of the Management and staff follow-up to an IEO evaluation. The implementation plan …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014408692
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Ireland : Lessons from Its Recovery from the Bank-Sovereign Loop
International Monetary Fund - 2015
Ireland’s major property bubble burst at the same time as the global financial crisis erupted, plunging the country … access to market financing at manageable interest rates, and Ireland entered into a three-year program supported by €67 ….5 billion of financial assistance from the European Union (EU) and IMF in late 2010. Ireland’s program therefore had three main …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014412438
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Ireland : 2010 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion
International Monetary Fund - 2010
Irish policymakers have gained significant credibility, through assertive steps, to deal with the most potent sources of vulnerability. A continuation of vigorous policy efforts is required with an emphasis on risk management. Much progress has been made on the financial stability agenda, but a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014403718
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Ireland : Staff Report for the 1999 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund - 1999
This 1999 Article IV Consultation highlights that the Danish economy continued to perform well in 1997–98. Real GDP growth of about 3 percent remained above potential and unemployment fell to 6 percent, less than half its level only five years earlier. Consumer price inflation remained subdued...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014396527
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Ireland : Fifth Review Under the Extended Arrangement: Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion
International Monetary Fund - 2012
The staff report for Ireland’s fifth review under the Extended Arrangement states that financial sector reforms …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014396997
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Ireland : Fourth Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Rephasing of the Arrangement: Staff Report; Letter of Intent; Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies;...
International Monetary Fund - 2011
Ireland’s growth and debt sustainability would greatly reinforce prospects for Ireland to regain market access at an early … stage given more adverse circumstances. Reports suggest that investors are differentiating Ireland based on its policy …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014397151