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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 …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012644783
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The Evolving Role of Fiscal Policy in Centrally Planned Economies Under Reform : The Case of China
International Monetary Fund - 1989
Market-oriented economic reforms in centrally planned economies have altered the functions and objectives of key policy instruments, particularly in the case of fiscal policy. As a result of reform, economic management requires the use of “indirect” levers to regulate the behavior of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014396291
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Kyrgyz Republic; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
describes the main elements of the tax regime in the Kyrgyz Republic, looks into tax incentives, and provides some reform …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242631
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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 …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014396155
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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
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The State of Public Finances Cross-Country Fiscal Monitor: November 2009
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010878426
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Central African Republic; Second Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility, Requests for Waivers of Nonobservance of Performance Crite...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
This paper reviews the Central African Republic’s three-year arrangement under the poverty reduction and growth facility. Concerns about the social impact of higher fuel prices have delayed implementation of an automatic pricing formula and caused serious fiscal losses. The new financing...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244185
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Mali; Seventh Review Under the Extended Credit Facility and Request for a new Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility: Staff Report; Joint IDA/IMF Debt Sustainabi...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
In 2011, the economy of Mali is expected to stay on a robust growth trajectory with low inflation. Fiscal performance has been consistent with program targets during the first half of 2011. Money supply increased more than GDP during the first nine months of 2011. The authorities intend to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244204
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Nigeria; First Review Under the Policy Support Instrument: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director f...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
This First Review Under the Policy Support Instrument (PSI) for Nigeria reports that structural reforms are proceeding in line with the National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy. The authorities’ commitments under the PSI primary objectives of the economic reform program...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244206
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Turkey; Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes-Fiscal Transparency Module
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
This report focuses on Observance of Standards and Codes on Fiscal Transparency for Turkey. Turkey has continued to make progress toward meeting the requirements of the fiscal transparency code, in particular through a substantial overhaul of the legal system. The adoption of the Public...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244210