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Transport networks and the spatial economy : a general equilibrium analysis
Roson, Roberto - 1994
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10000887095
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IMF Multi-Country Report: Housing Recoveries: Cluster Report on Denmark, Ireland, Kingdom of the Netherlands—the Netherlands, and Spain
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2015
years. In particular, it examines the experiences of Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Spain—four countries in which … Ireland and Spain, reflecting in part a higher amplitude of residential construction. However, the boom- bust cycle has …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244480
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A Global Projection Model for Euro Area Large Economies
Jakab, Zoltan; Lukyantsau, Pavel; Wang, Shengzu - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2015
The GPM project is designed to improve the toolkit for studying both own-country and cross-country linkages. This paper creates a special version of GPM that includes the four largest Euro Area (EA) countries. The EA countries are more vulnerable to domestic and external demand shocks because...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242224
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Transmission of Financial Stress in Europe: The Pivotal Role of Italy and Spain, but not Greece
González-Hermosillo, Brenda; Johnson, Christian A - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Spain and Portugal. The stability of Germany is a close proxy for the resilience of the euro … during 2009–12 were due to idiosyncratic factors, market developments in Italy and Spain contributed significantly, likely …€™s sovereign CDS despite initial widespread concerns about such linkages. Spain and Italy show a notable co-dependence in …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011142190
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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
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Portugal; Request for a Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
Portugal's economy faced severe crisis during the global economic and financial crisis. In this context, Portugal's authorities have put forward an economically well-balanced program that will focus on structural reforms to boost growth and employment, ensure balanced fiscal sustainability,...
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Ghana; Ex Post Assessment of Longer-Term Program Engagement
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This Ex-Post Assessment of Longer-Term Program Engagement for Ghana explains its experience with particular attention to the IMF's role. Progress in structural reform was slow, but Ghana also avoided mistakes made by some countries that introduced reforms without enough public support....
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Burkina Faso; Fourth Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria: Staff Report; Sta...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
This paper focuses on the Fourth Review for Burkina Faso under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility program. All quantitative performance criteria were met, notably the targets for the fiscal deficit, revenues, and social expenditure. The authorities reiterated their commitment to reforming...
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Cape Verde; Second Review Under the Policy Support Instrument: Staff Report; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Cape Verde
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
The staff report for the Second Review under the Policy Support Instrument (PSI) of Cape Verde discusses the macroeconomic framework and recent developments. Cape Verde’s economic program under the PSI is designed to help the country prepare for the opportunities and challenges associated...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244960
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Greece; First Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
The recession is unfolding in line with expectations. Inflation is higher than expected from indirect tax hikes. The key challenges remain restoring fiscal sustainability, safeguarding financial sector stability, and boosting competitiveness—and hence growth and employment. Staff and...
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