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Exchange Rates and Economic Fundamentals; A Framework for Analysis

Symansky, Steven A.; Clark, Peter B.; Bartolini, Leonardo; … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 1994

This paper summarizes the methods and types of indicators that are often employed, both insid and outside the IMF, to assess whether exchange rates are broadly in line with economic fundamentals.

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The New Protectionism in Industrial Countries: Beyond the Uruguay Round

Irwin, Douglas A. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 1994

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005826698

The Rise of U.S. Antidumping Activity in Historical Perspective

Irwin, Douglas A. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2005

Empirical studies of antidumping activity focus almost exclusively on the period since 1980. This paper puts recent U ….S. antidumping experience in historical context by studying the determinants of annual case filings over the past half century. The … conventional view that few antidumping cases existed prior to 1980 is not correct, although most did not result in the imposition …

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Rationing Rules and Outcomes; The Experience of Singapore's Vehicle Quota System

Tan, Ling Hui - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2001

Since 1990, Singapore has sought to control motor vehicle ownership by means of an auction quota system, whereby prospective vehicle buyers need to obtain a quota license before they can make their purchase. This paper assesses the success of the vehicle quota system in meeting its objectives of...

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005264040

International Fuel Tax Assessment; An Application to Chile

Parry, Ian W.H.; Strand, Jon - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2011

Gasoline and diesel fuel are heavily taxed in many developed and some emerging and developing countries. Outside of the United States and Europe, however, there has been little attempt to quantify the external costs of vehicle use, so policymakers lack guidance on whether prevailing tax rates...

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Cambodia; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Progress Report

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004

This paper examines Cambodiaâ€™s Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Progress. The Cambodian economy grew by 5.2 percent in 2003 compared with 5.5 percent in 2002, led by continued growth in garments exports, a rebound in overall investments and an upward surge in agricultural production. The...

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Reforming the Tax System to Promote Environmental Objectives; An Application to Mauritius

Parry, Ian W.H. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2011

Fiscal instruments are potentially among the most effective, and cost-effective, options for addressing externalities related to poor air quality, urban road congestion, and greenhouse gases. This paper takes a case study, focused on Mauritius (a pioneer in the use of green taxes) to illustrate...

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Nicaragua; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Progress Report on National Human Development Plan as of 2010

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011

This paper reports on progress made on Nicaraguaâ€™s National Human Development Plan as of 2010. The operational goal for Nicaraguaâ€™s National Human Development Plan is economic growth with increased employment and reduced inequality and poverty. The results for 2007â€“10...

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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 C...

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009

This paper discusses an arrangement under the Flexible Credit Line (FCL) for Colombia. Colombia is well placed to confront challenges posed by the ongoing global downturn. Access under an FCL arrangement of SDR 6.966 billion, which the authorities intend to treat as precautionary, would support...

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Lebanon; Statistical Appendix

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006

The report highlights IMF's projections and estimates of Lebanon's central government operations, revenue and grants, and expenditure by economic classification, government debt, monetary survey, commercial bank interest rates on Lebanese pound transactions and U.S. dollar transactions during...

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