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International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004

This Selected Issues paper describes labor market trends in Belarus and the role of labor market institutions in the outcome. The paper examines the current status of the tax system in Belarus and assesses recent efforts to reform it. It argues that the current tax system in Belarus is...

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Republic of Estonia; Selected Issues

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006

This paper assesses Estoniaâ€™s flexibility from two angles. The paper focuses on one aspect of that performanceâ€”the ability to sustain competitiveness. Then, a more forward-looking angle is the flexibility of Estoniaâ€™s labor and product markets. Estonia has made great...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244007

Italy; Selected Issues

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011

Based on the economic literature, various policy measures and institutions in the product and labor markets that increase growth and employment are studied. From a cross-country approach, this study finds a significant relationship between Vertical Fiscal Imbalances (VFIs) and fiscal performance...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244125

The FY2010-FY2012 Medium-Term Administrative, Restructuring, and Capital Budgets

International Monetary Fund - 2009

This paper presents for Executive Board approval proposals for the FY 10-12 medium-term administrative budget, and the FY 10 capital budget in the context of the FY 10-12 capital plan. It also proposes to carry forward up to six percent of the unspent resources from the FY 09 administrative...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014410268

The Role of the Prudential Supervision and Financial Restructuring of Banks During Transition to Indirect Instruments of Monetary Control

International Monetary Fund - 1996

This paper proposes a stylized sequencing of banking supervision and bank restructuring measures designed to complement … because the initial cost of bank restructuring can be offset, partly, through the budgetary effects of improved enterprise …

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Employment Effects of Growth Rebalancing in China

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009

This paper gauges the potential effects on employment of rebalancing China's exportoriented growth model toward domestic demand, particularly private consumption. Shifting to a private consumption-led growth likely means more demand for existing and new services as well as reorienting the...

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Botswana : Selected Issues

International Monetary Fund - 2008

This paper suggests that it is essential to save a substantial portion of mineral revenues now to ensure fiscal sustainability for a post-diamond period. Taking the non-mineral primary balance into account can help clarify desirable fiscal policies. Botswana’s real effective exchange rate is...

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Namibia : Selected Issues Paper

International Monetary Fund - 2009

The Southern African Customs Union (SACU), the oldest customs union in the world, comprises Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Swaziland (known as the BLNS countries), and South Africa. This Selected Issues paper analyzes how policy has responded to the positive SACU revenue shock. It discusses the...

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Botswana : Selected Issues

International Monetary Fund - 2012

Poverty and unemployment remained high in Botswana. The shortcomings of the labor market policies are responsible for a … high unemployment rate. This selected issues paper sheds considerable light on ways that Botswana can enhance inclusive … growth and reduce the high level of structural unemployment. Botswana was identified as having been able to sustain the …

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A Systems Approach to Estimating the Natural Rate of Unemployment and Potential Output for the United States

International Monetary Fund - 1989

The methodology used in this paper has three distinguishing features: the natural rate of unemployment and potential …

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