Narrow search
Showing 1 - 10 of 197
Cover Image
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
Cover Image
Seductions of An Underdevelopment Trap; Systemic Impediments to Agricultural Reform in Russia
Gershenson, Dmitry; Amelina, Maria - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2002
Despite ambitious agricultural reforms initiated by the federal government, inefficient and unprofitable producers predominate in post-Soviet Russia. However, in some regions a more robust restructuring has taken place. Observing two Russian regions-one with substantially restructured...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005769207
Cover Image
Arab Republic of Egypt: 2014 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Press Release and Statement by the Executive Director for the Arab Republic of Egypt
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2015
economic challenges. For a number of years Egypt has suffered from low and non-inclusive growth and from high unemployment … evidenced by loss of foreign exchange reserves. In 2014, Egypt adopted a new constitution and elected a new president who was …€“80 percent in July 2014. They have also begun the reforms needed to raise tax revenue and to make Egypt a more attractive …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242617
Cover Image
Basel Capital Requirements and Credit Crunch in the MENA Region
Naceur, Sami Ben; Kandil, Magda E. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013
covering 1989–2004 for banks in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, and Tunisia. The results provide clear support for a …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011142023
Cover Image
Macro-Financial Linkages in Egypt: A Panel Analysis of Economic Shocks and Loan Portfolio Quality
Love, Inessa; Ariss, Rima Turk - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013
This paper investigates macro-financial linkages in Egypt using two complementary methods, assessing the interaction …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011142052
Cover Image
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 …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011142081
Cover Image
Identifying Constraints to Financial Inclusion and Their Impact on GDP and Inequality: A Structural Framework for Policy
Dabla-Norris, Era; Ji, Yan; Townsend, Robert; Unsal, D. … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2015
Philippines, and Egypt). The results suggest that alleviating different financial frictions have a differential impact across …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011163128
Cover Image
Vietnam; Joint Staff Assessment of the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Progress Report
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
This paper reviews the Joint Staff Assessment on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper of Vietnam. It analyzes the progress in achieving the Comprehensive Poverty Reduction and Growth Strategy (CPRGS) goals and identifies the challenges. It assesses the macroeconomic performance, structural and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005824918
Cover Image
Lithuania; Recent Economic Developments
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 1996
This paper reviews economic developments in Lithuania during 1993–96. Economic growth resumed in 1994 and gained further momentum in 1995; real GDP increased by an estimated 3 percent in 1995. Growth in 1995 was driven by the industrial sector, while agriculture performed poorly. The...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825020
Cover Image
Canada; 2004 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
The government’s strong monetary and fiscal policy framework, as well as the structural reforms introduced, have enabled the Canadian economy to respond flexibly to recent shocks and laid a solid foundation for recovery. Macroeconomic policies should remain supportive, with fiscal policy...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825023