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Ireland; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
The Selected Issues paper describes the nexus between household wealth, saving, and consumption, and provides estimates for the medium-term path of household saving and consumption. The paper also discusses to what extent the credit market frictions are holding back Ireland's economic recovery....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244469
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Financial Sector Evolution in the Central European Economies; Challenges in Supporting Macroeconomic Stability and Sustainable Growth
Wagner, Nancy L.; Iakova, Dora M. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2001
This paper takes stock of the current state of development of the financial systems in five Central European transition economies (the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, the Slovak Republic, and Slovenia) that are also leading EU accession candidates. It presents both a progress report and an...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005248292
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The Macroeconomics of Remittances; The Case of Tajikistan
Kireyev, Alexei - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2006
The paper seeks to assess the macroeconomic implications of large-scale inward remittances for a small open economy. By including remittances in several standard models, the paper concludes that the overall macroeconomic impact of remittances is likely to be ambiguous. The impact depends on the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005826166
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The Determinants of Banks' Liquidity Buffers in Central America
Delechat, Corinne; Arbelaez, Camila Henao; Muthoora, … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2012
Banks’ liquidity holdings are comfortably above legal or prudential requirements in most Central American countries. While good for financial stability, high systemic liquidity may nonetheless hinder monetary policy transmission and financial markets development. Using a panel of about...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011142020
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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
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Colombia; 2012 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
Colombia’s economy has been resilient to the adverse global shocks of recent years. Inflation has been subdued, credit growth has eased, and financial soundness indicators are strong. The strong balance of payments continues to put upward pressure on the Colombian peso. In 2013, growth is...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245708