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China’s Path to Consumer-Based Growth; Reorienting Investment and Enhancing Efficiency
Lee, Il Houng; Syed, Murtaza H.; Xueyan, Liu - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013
that some types of investment are becoming excessive in China, particularly in inland provinces. In these regions, private … existing trends continue, valuable resources could be wasted at a time when China’s ability to finance investment is facing … to that in manufacturing and real estate. Financial reform would facilitate such a reorientation, helping China to …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242435
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Does Economic Diversification Lead to Financial Development? Evidence From topography
Ramcharan, Rodney - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2006
An influential theoretical literature has observed that economic diversification can reduce risk and increase financial development. But causality operates in both directions, as a well functioning financial system can enable a society to invest in more productive but risky projects, thereby...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825840
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How Solid Is Economic Growth in the East African Community?
Gigineishvili, Nikoloz; Mauro, Paolo; Wang, Ke - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
Is rapid economic growth experienced by the East African Community during the past decade built on solid foundations? To gain some clues, we use a variety of newly-collected and existing data sources to analyze the structural transformation of output and exports, as well as indicators of their...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011123874
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Regional Labor Market Adjustments in the United States
Dao, Mai; Furceri, Davide; Loungani, Prakash - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
We examine patterns of regional adjustments to shocks in the US during the past four decades. We find that the response of interstate migration to relative labor market conditions has decreased, while the role of the unemployment rate as absorber of regional shocks has increased. However, the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011105396
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Estimating Potential Growth in the Middle East and Central Asia
Mitra, Pritha; Hosny, Amr; Abajyan, Gohar; Fischer, Mark - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2015
The Middle East and Central Asia’s economic growth potential is slowing faster than in other emerging and developing regions, dampening hopes for reducing persistent unemployment and improving the region’s generally low living standards. Why? And is it possible to alter this...
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Burkina Faso; Strategy for Accelerated Growth and Sustainable Development 2011–2015
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
This paper focuses on the Strategy for Accelerated Growth and Sustainable Development (SCADD) for Burkina Faso. It provides an overview of a decade of development, takes stock of the recent performance of Burkina Faso in various areas, and identifies the main challenges. The paper spells out a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244631
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Malawi; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
The Malawi Growth and Development Strategy II (MGDS-II) is a poverty reduction strategy for the period 2006–11, which is aimed at fulfilling Malawi’s future developmental aspiration—Vision 2020. The strategy identifies broad thematic areas and key priority areas to bring...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244829
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The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Growth and Transformation Plan 2010/11-2014/15: Volume I
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
This strategic paper discusses Ethiopia’s growth and transformation plan (GTP) for the periods 2010/2011 and 2014/2015. The Ethiopian government’s main development agenda has been poverty eradication. The government has designed, and is implementing, strategies, policies, and plans...
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Rwanda; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
Rwanda’s Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy provides a medium-term framework for achieving the country’s long-term development goals and aspirations as embodied in Rwanda Vision 2020, the seven-year Government of Rwanda programme, and the Millennium Development...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244912
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Bangladesh; Joint Staff Advisory Note on the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
Executive Directors commend Bangladesh in addressing the major challenges to growth and poverty reduction. The strategy is comprehensive and confronts the key issues impeding sustainable development and inclusive growth in Bangladesh. Implementing sound macro-financial policies, intensifying...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244940