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Yen Bloc or Yuan Bloc; An Analysis of Currency Arrangements in East Asia
Shirono, Kazuko - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2009
This paper examines the role of Japan against that of China in the exchange rate regime in East Asia in light of … growing interest in forming a currency union in the region. The analysis suggests that currency unions with China tend to … if China's relative presence continues to rise in the regional trade. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005826046
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Real Effects of Common Currencies in East Asia
Shirono, Kazuko - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2007
Since the 1997 Asian currency crisis, new interest has emerged in the formation of a common currency area in East Asia. This paper provides estimates of trade and welfare effects of East Asian currency unions, using a micro-founded gravity model. Counter-factual experiments to assess the effects...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005769256
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Tunisia; 2008 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Tunisia
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
This 2008 Article IV Consultation highlights that Tunisia’s sound economic policies and pragmatic approach to structural reforms continue to bear fruit, as evidenced by strong growth and improved social indicators. Real GDP growth averaged 5 percent a year while the macroeconomic and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244286
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Islamic Republic of Iran; 2005 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive D...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
Iran's 2005 Article IV Consultation highlights Fourth Five-Year Development Plan (FFYDP) and the Twenty-Year Vision. The country's real GDP growth reached 5½ percent a year on average, unemployment declined, and macroeconomic indicators improved significantly, supported by favorable oil...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244296
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The Solomon Islands; 2009 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Supplement to the Staff Report; Public Information Notice; Statement by the Executive Director for...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
This 2009 Article IV Consultation highlights that economic conditions in the Solomon Islands have weakened in 2009, given the effects of the global recession and a logging sector decline. Real GDP growth is projected at 0.4 percent in 2009, compared with 6.9 percent in 2008. On the positive...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244490
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Indonesia; 2007 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Ind...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This 2007 Article IV Consultation highlights that Indonesia’s economic performance has been strong since the last Article IV Consultation. Supported by sound policies and a favorable external environment, output has grown strongly, inflation has stabilized, and international reserves have...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244555
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Republic of Armenia; Second Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement, Request for Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, Modification of Performance Criteria, and Rephasing...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
This paper discusses key findings of the Second Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) for Armenia. The authorities met all quantitative performance criteria for end-June and end-September, with the exception of the end-September fiscal balance. All structural benchmarks for end-June and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244576
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Myanmar; 2013 Article IV Consultation and First Review Under the Staff-Monitored Program
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This 2013 Article IV Consultation highlights that recent economic developments in Myanmar have been positive. Growth is estimated to have risen to 6½ percent in FY2012/13 (April–May), driven by gas production, construction and services while inflation climbed to 4.7 percent in March...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244604
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People’s Republic of China; 2006 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
that China faces. The government recognizes the need to contain investment and credit growth, and has tightened the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244684
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Republic of Armenia; Fourth Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility and Request for Waiver of Performance Criterion: Staff Report; a...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This paper discusses key findings of the Fourth Review Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility for Armenia. Armenia’s economy performs strongly. All end-December 2006 quantitative and all but one structural performance criteria were observed. The main policy challenges are to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244855