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Externalities. Incentives, and Economic Reforms

International Monetary Fund - 1990

The paper emphasizes the role of institutions and incentives in the presence of externalities. An economy with multiple … effective institutions exist for overcoming coordination failure. External financing may weaken incentives for adjustment over … that strengthen incentives to provide effort. Uncertainty regarding future taxes reduces present effort and the …

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Debt Relief and Adjustment Incentives : A Theoretical Exploration

International Monetary Fund - 1988

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the argument that debt relief would increase the incentive of a debtor country to make an adjustment effort (to invest) and that for this reason creditors may benefit by granting relief. It is shown that there are actually opposing incentive effects of...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014396170

Options for Low Income Countries' Effective and Efficient Use of Tax Incentives for Investment : Tools for the Assessment of Tax Incentives

International Monetary Fund - 2015

This background paper describes five different tools that can be used for the assessment of tax incentives by … framework for assessment. Evaluations of the various costs and benefits of tax incentives are vital for informed decision making … light on the implications of tax parameters - including targeted tax incentives - on investment returns and help understand …

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Switzerland; 2010 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; Statement by the Executive Director for Switzerland, and Infor...

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010

Switzerland was hard hit by the global crisis; however, the 1.5 percent contraction in 2009 compares favorably with most industrial countries. This 2010 Article IV Consultation highlights that after a year-long decline in real GDP, the economy exited the recession in mid-2009. In response to the...

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Cyprus; Financial Sector Assessment Program Update: Technical Note: Measuring Banking Stability in Cyprus

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009

Various indicators place Cyprusâ€™s banking system soundness ahead of emerging countries but behind advanced economies. This report discusses financial sector stability in Cyprus, using a combination of accounting-based and market-based indicators, and stress tests. Cypriot commercial banks...

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Kingdom of the Netherlands-Netherlands; Publication of Financial Sector Assessment Program Documentation: Detailed Assessment of Observance on Basel Core Principles for Effective B...

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011

The major reforms undertaken in the Netherlands with the adoption of the Twin Peaks regulatory structure have ensured that the recommendations from the Basel Core Principles assessment have been acted upon. The legal and regulatory framework for banking supervision conforms to internationally...

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Switzerland; Financial Sector Assessment Program: Detailed Assessment of Observance of Financial Sector Standards and Codes

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009

This paper discusses key findings of the detailed assessment of observance of financial sector standards and codes in Switzerland. Switzerland has a relatively unique banking sector, with a high market concentration by the two largest domestic banks. The overall assessment of the peer-review...

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Issues in Managing and Sequencing Financial Sector Reforms Lessons From Experiences in Five Developing Countries

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 1992

A review of the experience of five developing countries in reforming their financial systems illustrates the benefits and risks, and provides lessons on the factors which contribute to successful financial sector reforms. Financial sector reforms need to be supported by active monetary policy,...

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Azerbaijan Republic; 2003 Article IV Consultation, Second Review Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility, and Requests for Waivers of Performance Criteria, Extension of Arr...

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2003

This paper evaluates Azerbaijanâ€™s 2003 Article IV Consultation, Second Review Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF), and Requests for Waivers of Performance Criteria, Extension of Arrangement and Rephasing of Purchases. Performance relative to the quantitative targets...

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Greece; Financial System Stability Assessment, including Reports on the Observance of Standards and Codes on the following topics, Banking Supervision, Insurance Supervision, Secur...

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006

This paper discusses key findings of the Financial System Stability Assessment on Banking Supervision, Insurance Supervison, Securities Regulation, and Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism for Greece. The Greek financial sector appears largely sound and resilient to...

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