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Issues in Extractive Resource Taxation; A Review of Research Methods and Models
Smith, James L. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2012
This paper provides a conceptual overview of economists’ attempts to learn about the effects of taxes on extractive resources. The emphasis is on research methods and techniques, with no attempt to provide a comprehensive tabulation of previous empirical results or policy conclusions...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242279
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Kyrgyz Republic; Joint Staff Advisory Note on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
The paper focuses on the workings of the Medium-Term Development Program (MTDP) of the Kyrgyz Republic. Raising living standards as well as taking measures for reducing poverty have been cited as the main priority areas of the strategy, and the measures to be undertaken to bring about...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244782
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Niger; Joint Staff Advisory Note on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
Niger’s new Poverty Reduction Strategy (PDES) represents its overarching reference framework for the government’s development agenda. It also proposes changes in policy orientation and institutional arrangements to respond to recent developments in Niger and in the subregion. The...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245123
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Rwanda: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Joint Staff Advisory Note
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This Joint Staff Advisory Note focuses on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper for Rwanda. Rwanda’s second Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy (EDPRS 2) covers FY2013/14–2017/18. It builds on the lessons learned in the implementation of the EDPRS 1. Among the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243398
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Morocco: 2014 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Press Release; and Statement by the Executive Director for Morocco
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2015
This 2014 Article IV Consultation highlights that Morocco has made important strides in maintaining macroeconomic stability in a difficult environment, but challenges remain to reduce fiscal and external vulnerabilities, strengthen growth, create jobs, and tackle poverty. Growth slowed in 2014...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244207
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Romania: Seventh and Eighth Reviews Under the Stand-By Arrangement and Request for Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria—Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Press Release o...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This paper discusses Romania’s Seventh and Eighth Reviews Under the Stand-by Arrangement and Request for Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria. Continued strong fiscal consolidation would enable Romania to exit the EU Excessive Deficit Procedure by mid-2013; prudent monetary policy...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244295
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Ireland; Tenth Review Under the Extended Arrangement
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
implementation of strengthened activation policies and SME supports are also required to support growth and contain unemployment. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244425
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Euro Area Policies: Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2014
This Selected Issues paper assesses the youth unemployment problem in advanced European economies, especially the euro … area. Youth unemployment rates increased sharply in the euro area after the crisis. Much of these increases can be … explained by output dynamics and the greater sensitivity of youth unemployment to economic activity compared with adult …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244439
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France; 2012 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
The 2012 Article IV Consultation with France discusses the financial and economic conditions of the country. Although France weathered the 2008 financial and subsequent euro area crises relatively well compared with other advanced countries, its recovery has been sluggish. France has become a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244581
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Namibia; 2012 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
improve the education system. The Executive Board has appreciated Namibia’s strong macroeconomic performance. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244754