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Corruption and Military Spending
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2000
Anecdotal evidence relates corruption with high levels of military spending. This paper tests empirically whether such a relationship exists. The empirical analysis is based on data from four different sources for up to 120 countries in the period 1985–98. The association between military...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005599529
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Rising Income Inequality; Technology, o+L3904r Trade and Financial Globalization?
Papageorgiou, Chris; Lall, Subir; Jaumotte, Florence - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2008
We examine the relationship between trade and financial globalization and the rise in inequality in most countries in … recent decades. We find technological progress as having a greater impact than globalization on inequality. The limited … overall impact of globalization reflects two offsetting tendencies: whereas trade globalization is associated with a reduction …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005263792
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Rethinking the Governance of the International Monetary Fund
Mirakhor, Abbas; Zaidi, Iqbal Mehdi - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2006
This paper attempts to set out the principal issues that need to be resolved in formulating a proposal for quotas and voice reform in the IMF that could command broad support. Following John Rawls, we argue that "justice is the first virtue of social institutions," and we use his theory of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825790
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Reaping the Benefits of Financial Globalization
Dell'Ariccia, Giovanni; Mauro, Paolo; Faria, André; … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2008
Financial globalization has increased dramatically over the past three decades, particularly for advanced economies … principle, financial globalization should enhance international risk sharing, reduce macroeconomic volatility, and foster …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010790496
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Fiscal Consequences of Armed Conflict and Terrorism in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Clements, Benedict J.; Gupta, Sanjeev; Chakravarti, Shamit - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2002
This paper analyses the fiscal effects of armed conflict and terrorism on low- and middle-income countries. An analysis of 22 conflict episodes shows that armed conflict is associated with lower growth and higher inflation, and has adverse effects on tax revenues and investment. It also leads to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005769118
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Denmark; Financial Sector Assessment Program: Detailed Assessment of the Securities Clearance and Settlement Systems
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This paper discusses key findings of the Detailed Assessment of the Securities Clearance and Settlement Systems for Denmark. The assessment recommends that securities settlement systems should have a well-founded, clear, and transparent legal basis in the relevant jurisdiction. Confirmation of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243215
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Romania; Request for Stand-By Arrangement: Staff Report; Staff Supplements; and Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
Romania’s GDP growth averaged more than 6½ percent per year from 2003 to 2008, as foreign direct investment and capital inflows helped finance high consumption and investment growth. The staff report for Romania’s request for a Stand-By Arrangement is also elaborated. Robust...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244142
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Out of the Box Thoughts About the International Financial Architecture
Eichengreen, Barry J. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2009
The Global Credit Crisis of 2008-09 has underscored the urgency of reforming the international financial architecture. While a number of short-term reforms are already in train, this paper contemplates more ambitious reforms of the international financial architecture that might be implemented...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008528699
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Global Risks and Collective Action Failures: What Can the International Community Do?
Otker-Robe, Inci - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
Abstract What do climate change, global financial crises, pandemics, and fragility and conflict have in common? They are all examples of global risks that can cross geographical and generational boundaries and whose mismanagement can reverse gains in development and jeopardize the well-being of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010959476
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Developing Essential Financial Markets in Smaller Economies; Stylized Facts and Policy Options
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
This paper surveys the foreign exchange markets, money and secondary government security markets, and stock exchanges in 107 smaller economy countries. The underdevelopment of these markets impedes risk transfer, monetary policy, corporate financing, and the capacity to absorb capital inflows....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245902