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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
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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...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009203535
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Cambodia; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Progress Report
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
This paper examines Cambodia’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...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005768400
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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...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009151204
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Emerging Markets in Transition: Growth Prospects and Challenges
Cubeddu, Luis M.; Culiuc, Alexander; Fayad, Ghada; Gao, Yuan - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
After a short-lived slowdown in the immediate aftermath of the global financial crisis and a swift rebound, emerging markets (EM) are now entering a period of slower growth. In fact, growth is now lower than the post-crisis peak of 2010-11, as well as the rates seen in the decade before the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010878427
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Demand Patterns in France, Germany, and Belgium: Can We Explain the Differences?
Lebrun, Igor; Ruiz, Esther Pérez - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
The need to revive Euro area growth highlights the importance of the evolution of domestic and external demand in the … core. This paper puts recent demand patterns in France, Germany, and Belgium into historical perspective. We find that …-specific factors matter in some cases, demand patterns in these countries are largely driven by common determinants. Third …
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Rebalancing in the Euro Area and Cyclicality of Current Account Adjustments
Tressel, Thierry; Wang, Shengzu - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
dependent on external demand from the rest of world. Current account adjustments have taken place, reflecting structural changes … ahead, relying only on relative price adjustments (which adversely affects demand) to rebalance the euro area could prove …
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People's Republic of China; 2013 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This staff report on People’s Republic of China 2013 Article IV Consultation highlights macroeconomic developments and outlook. China has maintained robust growth since the global crisis, but the heavy reliance on credit and investment to sustain activity is raising vulnerabilities. The...
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Turkey: Staff Report for the 2013 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
rotation back to domestic demand-led growth, the current account deficit is widening again, while inflation remains above …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244217
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Chile; 2013 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
The staff reports for the 2013 Article IV Consultation on the Chile discuss the strong and inclusive growth over the medium term. Technocratic, rules-based, and transparent policy management; monetary policy under a floating exchange rate undertaken by a credible central bank; and prudent fiscal...
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