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Output Gap Uncertainty and Real-Time Monetary Policy
Grigoli, Francesco; Herman, Alexander; Swiston, Andrew; … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2015
Output gap estimates are subject to a wide range of uncertainty owing to data revisions and the difficulty in distinguishing between cycle and trend in real time. This is important given the central role in monetary policy of assessments of economic activity relative to capacity. We show that...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011163120
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Nonfinancial Firms in Latin America; A Source of Vulnerability?
Gonzalez, Maria - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2012
We examine corporate sector vulnerabilities in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru. First, we identify stylized …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242251
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Central America, Panama, and the Dominican Republic; Trade Integration and Economic Performance
Cas, Stephanie Medina; Swiston, Andrew; Barrot, Luis-Diego - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2012
This paper studies the potential for the export sector to play a more important role in promoting growth in Central America, Panama, and the Dominican Republic (CAPDR) through deeper intra-regional and global trade integration. CAPDR countries have enacted many free trade agreements and other...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242361
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Nicaragua: Staff Report for the 2013 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This 2013 Article IV Consultation highlights that during the past two years, macroeconomic developments in Nicaragua …
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Central Bank Financial Strength in Central America and the Dominican Republic
Swiston, Andrew; Frantischek, Florencia; Gajdeczka, Przemek - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
This paper examines the financial strength of central banks in Central America and the Dominican Republic (CADR). Some central banks are working off the effects of intervention in distressed financial institutions during the 1990’s and early 2000’s. Their net income has improved...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011142063
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Colombia; Financial System Stability Assessment
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
In this paper, the structure of Colombia’s financial sector is analyzed and various risks of the financial sector are studied. Supervision of the financial system can be performed by supervisory architecture, banking supervision, various securities, and insurance policies. Systemic...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244169
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Colombia; Arrangement Under the Flexible Credit Line—Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for ...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This staff report on Colombia’s arrangement under the Flexible Credit Line highlights economic policies and development. Colombia’s economic performance in recent years has been very strong, underpinned by a very strong institutional framework and prudent macroeconomic management....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244442
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Colombia: Selected Issues Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2014
This Selected Issues paper analyzes spillover risks for Colombia. It highlights that external shocks could spill over … world. Colombia would be most exposed to a decline in oil prices, which could have a sizable adverse impact on the balance …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244793
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Colombia: Review Under the Flexible Credit Line Arrangement - Staff Report; Press Release; and Statement by the Executive Director for Colombia
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2014
potential in 2014 and over the medium term, with inflation remaining within the target range of 2–4 percent. However, Colombia … volatility. The IMF staff assesses that Colombia continues to meet the qualification criteria for access to FCL resources, and … recommends completion of the review under the FCL arrangement for Colombia. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244833
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Colombia: 2014 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Press Release; and Statement by the Executive Director for Colombia
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2014
are expected to shift to a more neutral stance. Colombia continues to rely on a flexible exchange rate to absorb external …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245643