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Stabilization and Structural Reform in Czechoslovakia; An Assessment of the First Stage
Aghevli, Bijan B.; Willigen, Tessa Van der; … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 1992
stability, privatization of large enterprises, minimizing government interference with economic signals, and the imposition of …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005264228
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Foreign Direct Investment and Structural Reforms; Evidence From Eastern Europe and Latin America
Kinoshita, Yuko; Campos, Nauro F. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2008
This paper investigates the role of structural reforms -financial reforms, trade liberalization, and privatization- as … financial liberalization and privatization. These results are robust to different measures of reforms, split samples, and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005826274
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Multinational Enterprises, International Trade, and Productivity Growth; Firm-Level Evidence From the United States
Yeaple, Stephen R.; Keller, Wolfgang - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2003
(FDI) between 1987 and 1996. In contrast to earlier work, our results suggest that FDI leads to substantial productivity … productivity growth in U.S. firms between 1987 and 1996. In addition, there is some evidence for import-related spillovers, but it …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005263684
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Regional Convergence in Latin America
Sutton, Bennett; Lindow, Genevieve; Serra, Maria Isabel; … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2006
This paper presents empirical evidence on convergence of per capita output for regions within six large middle-income Latin American countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. It explores the role played by several exogenous sectoral shocks and differences in steady states...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005769080
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Trade Liberalization, Intermediate Inputs, and Productivity; Evidence From Indonesia
Amiti, Mary; Konings, Jozef - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2005
This paper estimates the effects of trade liberalization on plant productivity. In contrast to previous studies, we … distinguish between productivity gains arising from lower tariffs on final goods relative to lower tariffs on intermediate inputs …. Lower output tariffs can produce productivity gains by inducing tougher import competition whereas cheaper imported inputs …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005769329
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Evidenceon Productivity, Comparative Advantage, and Networks in the Export Performance of Firms
Ricci, Luca Antonio; Trionfetti, Federico - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2011
, if they enjoy a higher productivity, or if they benefit from foreign, domestic, or communication networks. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009019602
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Chile; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This Selected Issues paper analyzes the properties of the fiscal surplus rule, a key pillar of Chile’s macroeconomic framework. The findings suggest that the rule is near the volatility-minimizing efficiency frontier. The paper assesses the vulnerability of the Chilean banking system to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244474
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Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; 2008 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Direc...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
The staff report for the 2008 Article IV Consultation of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia discusses economic developments and policies. The new government’s economic program aims to raise growth further, but does not address these vulnerabilities. Plans to increase the central...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245331
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Indonesia; Staff Report for the 2012 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
Staff Report for the 2012 Article IV consultation, prepared by a staff team of the IMF, following discussions that ended on July 6, 2012, with the officials of Indonesia on economic developments and policies. Based on information available at the time of these discussions, the staff report was...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245431
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United Arab Emirates; 2006 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Direc...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
An outward-oriented development strategy and prudent financial policies resulted in an impressive economic growth and led to a large accumulation of external financial assets. The major Emirates intend to leverage the favorable economic environment to carry out reforms that will encourage more...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245475