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Economic and Environmental Benefits of Eliminating Log Export Bans; The Case of Costa Rica
Kishor, Nalin M.; Mani, Muthukumara; Constantino, Luis F. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2001
An increasing number of tropical timber producing nations have enacted bans on export of logs. Proponents argue that a log export ban is a second-best policy tool for addressing environmental externalities; it also creates more jobs and improves scale efficiencies domestically. Theoretical...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825769
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The Complier Pays Principle; The Limits of Fiscal Approaches toward Sustainable Forest Management
Leruth, Luc E.; Paris, R.; Ruzicka, I. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2000
This paper examines the role and impact of taxation on sustainable forest management. It is shown that fiscal instruments neither reinforce nor substitute for traditional regulatory approaches. Far from encouraging more sustainable forest management, fiscal instruments such as an inappropriate...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005768783
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Forestry Taxation in Africa; The Case of Liberia
Thomas, Saji; Schwidrowski, Arnim - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2005
Countries generally tax the forestry sector to achieve the twin objectives of revenue maximization and sustainability of logging levels. In an ideal world of perfect markets and information, auctions would be the best instrument to determine the price of extraction rights. However, a number of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005599407
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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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Made in Mexico: Energy Reform and Manufacturing Growth
Alvarez, Jorge; Valencia, Fabian - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2015
This paper assesses the real effects of the energy reform in Mexico by looking at its impact on manufacturing output …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242302
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Mexico; Arrangement Under the Flexible Credit Line and Cancellation of the Current Arrangement—Staff Report; Staff Supplement; and Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
The report discusses the important role of the Flexible Credit Line (FCL) in helping Mexico to survive in the fragile … global economic environment. The FCL’s contribution in maintaining an orderly financial market in Mexico is noteworthy. IMF … staff reaffirms their commitment toward Mexico in taking the necessary actions to manage unforeseen risks. According to the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242587
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Mexico; Staff Report for the 2012 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
buffer against risks that erupted during the global economic crisis. Mexico has been identified as a prudent and fairly well …
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Mexico; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
Mexico is an open economy with strong real and financial links to the rest of the world with risks of spillovers from …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243318
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Mexico: 2013 Review Under the Flexible Credit Line Arrangement
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
arrangement for Mexico, subject to the Board’s assessment in the context of the 2013 Article IV consultation. …
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Mexico: Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This Selected Issues paper analyzes reforms to Mexico’s fiscal framework. Mexico’s resilient economic performance would be consolidated by increasing fiscal policy buffers and preparing for challenges associated with long-term budget pressures. In the short term, reducing public...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243718