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Does Inflation Slow Long-Run Growth in India?
Mohaddes, Kamiar; Raissi, Mehdi - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
This paper examines the long-run relationship between consumer price index industrial workers (CPI-IW) inflation and …, there is a negative long-run relationship between inflation and economic growth in India. We also find statistically …-significant inflation-growth threshold effects in the case of states with persistently-elevated inflation rates of above 5.5 percent. This …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011142122
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Guatemala; Statistical Annex
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
In recent years, the IMF has released a growing number of reports and other documents covering economic and financial developments and trends in member countries. Each report, prepared by a staff team after discussions with government officials, is published at the option of the member country.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825219
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Lesotho; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Progress Report
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2003
This paper examines Lesotho’s Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) Progress Report for the period between January and December 2002. The achievements demonstrate that the government of Lesotho has reaffirmed its commitment to a highly participatory approach and process of preparing a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825251
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Education Attainment in Public Administration Around the World; Evidence from a New Dataset
Arezki, Rabah; Lui, Herbert; Quintyn, Marc; Toscani, … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2012
The paper provides a detailed description of a novel dataset on education attainment in public administrations covering the period 1981-2011 for 178 countries. The dataset uses information extracted from CVs for over 130,000 mid to senior level officials from mainly central banks and ministries...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242408
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Jamaica: Third Review Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria-Staff Report; Press Release and Statement...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2014
growth of some 1 percent in 2013–2014. Inflation has increased since 2012 due to the depreciation of the exchange rate as …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242823
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Sudan: Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper-Joint Staff Advisory Note
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This Joint Staff Advisory Note focuses on the Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (I-PRSP) for Sudan. I-PRSP provides a useful stock taking of the socioeconomic situation in Sudan and offers a good basis for the design and monitoring of growth and poverty reduction policies. It is the first...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242919
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Euro Area Policies; Selected Issues Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This Selected Issues paper on Euro Area Policies 2013 Article IV Consultation highlights the monetary transmission mechanism and monetary policies. The European Central Bank has announced the Outright Monetary Transactions framework to address severe distortions in sovereign bond markets and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243037
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Botswana; 2013 Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This Selected Issues paper examines fiscal policy implications for labor market and economic diversification in Botswana. The IMF report analyzes that large public employment significantly affect labor market outcomes in middle-income countries, including Botswana. It is noted that reforms aimed...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243359
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Jamaica: Fifth Review Under the Extended Fund Facility and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria-Staff Report; Press Release
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2014
2014/15. Inflation has trended down to about 8 percent. The program is on track. Jamaica’s four-year, SDR 615.38 million …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243455
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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