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Tariffs and the Macroeconomy : Some Empirical Evidence
International Monetary Fund - 1989
the hypothesis that tariffs have no statistically significant impact on the trade balance, the real exchange rate, or the …This paper examines the macroeconomic impact of tariffs. Existing theoretical models do not provide clear … real exchange rate, the trade balance, and the level of output. Three different data sets are found to be consistent with …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014396243
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Temporary Import Tariffs, the Real Exchange Rate and the Current Account
International Monetary Fund - 1988
In this paper a general equilibrium intertemporal model with optimizing consumers and producers is developed to analyze how the imposition of a temporary import tariff affects the path of real exchange rates and the current account. The model is completely real, and considers a small open...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014395800
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Morocco; 2006 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Moroc...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
telecommunications, energy, and transportation sectors. Moreover, Morocco has significantly liberalized its trade regime and strengthened …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244655
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People's Republic of China—Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; 2004 Article IV Consultation—Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive B...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
This 2004 Article IV Consultation highlights that after a period of prolonged weakness in economic activity, persistent deflation and rising fiscal deficits, the macroeconomic outlook for Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has improved significantly since mid-2003. The recovery has gained...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005252759
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Lithuania; Recent Economic Developments
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 1996
macroeconomic developments, have been limited. Data on industrial production and retail trade indicate continued growth in the first …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825020
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Morocco; 2003 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Morocco
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2003
This 2003 Article IV Consultation highlights that Morocco’s growth performance over the last decade has not been strong enough to reduce poverty. Growth has also been volatile because of the impact of recurrent drought conditions on agricultural output. Economic conditions improved in...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825154
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People's Republic of China—Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
This Selected Issues paper characterizes the rapid expansion of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region’s (Hong Kong SAR) economic ties with the Mainland over the last two decades. It examines the possible impact on Hong Kong SAR of policy developments in the Mainland. The paper concludes...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005591827
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Morocco; 2004 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Morocco
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
This 2004 Article IV Consultation highlights that Morocco’s macroeconomic conditions remained strong in 2003. Growth increased to 5.5 percent because of an exceptionally good cereal production, while non-agricultural growth showed signs of revival. Inflation was below 2 percent and the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005598887
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Bosnia and Herzegovina; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper—Mid-Term Development Strategy
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
Poverty risk is most marked for children, displaced persons and returnees, unemployed, and people with low education. Basic goals of the macroeconomic framework of the mid-term development strategy of Bosnia and Herzegovina are to reduce the overall public expenditures, lower the public debt,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005598984
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Trade Reform Under Partial Currency Convertibility : Some Suggestive Results
International Monetary Fund - 1988
This paper discusses the macroeconomic implications of trade reform in the presence of capital account restrictions …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014396238