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Trade and Domestic Financial Market Reform Under Political Uncertainty; Implications for Investment, Savings, and the Real Exchange Rate
Bhattacharya, Rina - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2000
financial liberalization on domestic investment and savings, the current account balance and the real exchange rate, both when …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005248185
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Benin; Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
This paper examines the external sustainability and competitiveness of Benin’s economy. Balance of payments flows suggest Benin’s external position is sustainable. Large trade and current account deficits are comfortably financed by inflows through the capital and financial...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245132
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Niger; Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
aid and higher domestic and external private investment. The Equilibrium Real Exchange Rate Approach indicates a moderate …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245770
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Assessing Exchange Rate Competitiveness in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union
Pineda, Emilio; Cashin, Paul; Sun, Yan - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2009
This paper uses three methods to assess movements of real exchange rates in the ECCU over time. First, the purchasing power parity hypothesis is tested and then used to provide a benchmark for equilibrium real exchange rates in the region. Second, a fundamentals-based equilibrium real exchange...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10004999972
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Botswana; 2007 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Botswana
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
Sound macroeconomic policies, good governance, and high levels of investment, supported by diamond and other mineral … essential to accumulate savings for the period when diamond revenues decline. Striking an appropriate balance between monetary …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244231
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Republic of Croatia; Third Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement-Staff Report; and Press Release on the Executive Board Consideration
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
the SBA have sought to reduce Croatia’s savings-investment imbalance and stabilize the external debt-to-GDP ratio …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244734
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Islamic Republic of Afghanistan; First Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility: Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Press Release on the...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This paper discusses key findings of the First Review Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) for Afghanistan. Despite a difficult security environment and persistent expenditure pressures, Afghanistan’s performance during the first six months of 2006/07 was in line with...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244738
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Trinidad and Tobago; Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
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/10011244804
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Namibia; Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
The recent uptrend in Namibia’s current account surplus reflects an increase in public and private savings. Tighter … domestic investment rules will not reduce capital outflows. The phasing and macroeconomic impact of regulatory changes requires … careful scrutiny. Market-based incentives for investment repatriation are attractive. Namibia’s non-renewable natural …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245563
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Rwanda; Second Review Under the Policy Support Instrument and Request for Modification of Assessment Criteria: Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Press Release
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
Based on the economic developments and policies of Rwanda, the staff’s report was prepared. The rising global food and fuel prices have begun to elevate inflationary shares. The authorities are streamlining expenditures and introducing further reforms in revenue administration and public...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245664