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Commodity Prices and Inflation in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia
International Monetary Fund - 2010
Inflation followed a strikingly uniform pattern in all countries of the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia … variables are included. The pattern of inflation is explained mainly by past inflation, the strength of the US dollar, US … inflation, and—depending on the subset of countries analyzed—monetary and exchange rate policies and nonfuel commodity prices …
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Regional economic outlook : : Middle East and Central Asia : May 08
2008
discusses key policy challenges. In addition, it takes a closer look at both regional topics--such as the rise in inflation in … ance -- 4 The Rise in Inflation in the GCC Countries -- 5 Algeria's Experience with Managing Hydrocarbon Wealth -- 6 Oil … Growth in Emerging Markets -- 5a Consumer Price Inflation: Country Aggregates -- 5b Consumer Price Inflation: Individual …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012673978
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Regional economic outlook : : Middle East and Central Asia : May 07
2007
Strong economic performance across the Middle East and Central Asia is examined against the background of high prices for energy and other commodities. Common economic trends are presented, while prospects and policies are reviewed for the coming year in light of the global economic environment....
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Regional economic outlook : : Middle East and Central Asia : Oct. 07
2007
The Middle East and Central Asia is undergoing a remarkable transformation driven by rapid GDP growth and high oil and non-oil commodity prices. The report presents common economic trends and reviews prospects and policies for the coming year in light of the global economic environment. This...
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Regional economic outlook, November 2012, Middle East and Central Asia
2012
The outlook for the Middle East and North Africa region is mixed. Oil-importing countries are witnessing tepid growth, and the moderate recovery expected in 2013 is subject to heightened downside risks. For the Arab countries in transition, ongoing political transitions also weigh on growth....
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Middle East and North Africa : Economic Outlook and Key Challenges
International Monetary Fund - 2012
Historic transitions in the Arab Spring countries are coming under increasing strain frommacroeconomic pressures and unmet social demands. Domestic uncertainty over the countries' future course, compounded by the global slowdown and rising oil prices, took a toll on growth during 2011. The...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014410418
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Choosing Exchange Regimes in the Middle East and North Africa
International Monetary Fund - 2003
This paper reviews the exchange regimes of five emerging market countries in the Middle East and North Africa region-Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, and Tunisia-and one oil-exporting country-Iran-to see whether they need to consider adopting more flexible arrangements as they further open their...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014397599
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Financial Sector Development in the Middle East and North Africa
International Monetary Fund - 2004
Based on data collected on a wide range of financial sector indicators, new indices of financial development for countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are constructed, encompassing six themes: development of the monetary sector and monetary policy, banking sector development,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014399612
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Risk Instability and the Pattern of Foreign Direct Investment in the Middle East and North Africa Region
International Monetary Fund - 2004
This paper demonstrates that instability associated with investment risk is critical in explaining the level of foreign direct investment for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries, which generally have higher investment risk than developed countries. The empirical results support...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014401431
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Building on Progress : Reform and Growth in the Middle East and North Africa
International Monetary Fund - 1996
Countries in the Middle East and North Africa region have unprecedented opportunities for transforming their economies through accelerated economic growth, but the countries themselves must ensure the necessary conditions. This study, by the Middle Eastern Department, focuses on four areas that...
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