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Economic Diversification in LICs; Stylized Facts and Macroeconomic Implications
Papageorgiou, Chris; Spatafora, Nicola - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2012
Limited diversification is an underlying characteristic of many low-income countries (LICs). Concentration in sectors with limited scope for increases in productivity and quality may result in less broad-based and sustainable growth. Moreover, lack of diversification may increase exposure to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245889
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Vietnam; Bayesian Estimation of Output Gap
Maliszewski, Wojciech - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2010
The paper constructs a new output gap measure for Vietnam by applying Bayesian methods to a two-equation AS-AD model …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008560446
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Inflation Dynamics and Monetary Policy Transmission in Vietnam and Emerging Asia
Bhattacharya, Rina - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013
This paper provides an overview of inflation developments in Vietnam in the years following the doi moi reforms, and … uses empirical analysis to answer two key questions: (i) what are the key drivers of inflation in Vietnam, and what role … does monetary policy play? and (ii) why has inflation in Vietnam been persistently higher than in most other emerging …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010790430
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Infrastructure and Income Distribution in ASEAN-5; What are the Links?
Seneviratne, Dulani; Sun, Yan - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013
Adequate infrastructure has long been viewed as an important factor in economic development. Based on regressions covering 76 advanced and emerging market economies, this paper estimates the impact of infrastructure and investment on income distribution. It finds that better infrastructure, both...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242245
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Vietnam: 2014 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Press Release; and Statement by the Executive Director for Vietnam
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2014
KEY ISSUES Context. Economic performance has improved over the last year. The recovery is taking hold, although domestic activity remains weak, in part constrained by weak banks and inefficient state-owned enterprises (SOEs). Inflation has declined, the current account remains in large surplus,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243354
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Kingdom of the Netherlands; Netherlands: 2007 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
The 2007 Article IV Consultation with the Kingdom of the Netherlands explains fiscal policy and financial sector issues. Improvements in the macroeconomic and business environments and technological innovation have contributed positively to Dutch competitiveness. Executive Directors emphasized...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244152
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Republic of Tajikistan; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
The Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper discusses socioeconomic development in the Republic of Tajikistan. Although poverty reduction in rural areas is proceeding at a faster pace than in urban areas, poverty continues to be a predominantly rural phenomenon. In addition to improving the gender...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244161
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Czech Republic; Staff Report for the 2010 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
The key findings of the Czech Republic’s 2010 Article IV Consultation are discussed. Large foreign direct investment inflows fostered trade integration, underpinning an export-led expansion. Higher initial standard of living contained consumption convergence pressures. An improved fiscal...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244199
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Luxembourg; 2011 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Informational Annex; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director fo...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
An externally driven economic recovery has continued gathering strength in 2010 in Luxembourg. Executive Directors welcomed this development and the authorities’ supportive fiscal policy in 2010 as well as their role in stabilizing the financial sector. According to the Financial Sector...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244241
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Luxembourg; Staff Report for the 2012 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
This 2012 Article IV Consultation highlights that economic growth in Luxembourg slowed in 2011 amid the euro area sovereign debt crisis. Reflecting sluggish external demand, economic activity is expected to further weaken, with growth projected to decline to ½ percent in 2012. Executive...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244379