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Middle East Transitions: A Long, Hard Road
Yusuf, Shahid - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
Since the onset of the Arab Spring, economic uncertainty in Egypt, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, and Yemen (Arab … and social tensions have constrained reform efforts. Assessing policy options as presented in the voluminous literature on …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011142081
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The Economics of Political Transitions; Implications for the Arab Spring
Khandelwal, Padamja; Roitman, Agustin - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013
Over the past two years, ongoing political transitions in many Arab countries have led to social unrest and an economic downturn. This paper examines comparable historical episodes of political instability to derive implications for the near- and medium-term economic outlook in the Arab...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242232
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Jordan: Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2014
This Selected Issues paper investigates the macroeconomic impact of the Syria crisis on Jordan. It is indicated that …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243054
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Spillovers From Europe Into Morocco and Tunisia
Florea, Daniel; Toujas-Bernate, Joël; Bock, Reinout De - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2010
This paper examines the economic and financial linkages between Morocco and Tunisia and their European partners. Using … growth in Morocco and Tunisia. For Tunisia, exports and, to a much lesser extent, tourism appear to be the major transmission … channels. In Morocco, exports, remittances and tourism play relatively equal roles. An analysis with sectoral data supports …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008727792
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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 …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244207
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Morocco: 2013 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Press Release; and Statement by the Executive Director for Morocco
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2014
This paper discusses Morocco’s 2013 Article IV Consultation on economic developments and policies. The IMF report highlights that despite unfavorable external and domestic environment Morocco’s economic performance has improved during 2013. The Morocco’s economy remains...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245081
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Albania; Second Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility, Review Under Extended Arrangement, and Financing Assurances Review: Staff R...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
a balance between reducing public debt and increasing priority expenditure. Progress in structural reform has been …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244514
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Niger; Fifth Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility and Requests for Waiver, Modification of Performance Criteria, and Extension of...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This paper discusses key findings of the Fifth Review Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) for Niger. Growth prospects for 2007 are favorable, particularly because of strong agricultural production and buoyant investments. Inflation remains low. Growth prospects for the medium...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245604
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Sri Lanka; Second and Third Reviews Under the Stand-By Arrangement-Staff Report; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Sri La...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
investors. Fiscal policy adjustment is needed. Tax reform will put in place legislative changes to permanently reform tax … concessions. Financial sector reform has continued in line with the program. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242555
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Republic of Serbia; Second Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement and Requests for Waiver of End-September Performance Criterion, Modification of End-December Performance Criteria,...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
Serbia’s Second Review under the Stand-By Arrangement and requests for Waiver of Performance Criterion are examined. The contraction in GDP has been limited relative to regional comparators, but absorption and external trade have fallen faster than expected. Foreign parent banks have rolled...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242619