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Emerging Markets in Transition: Growth Prospects and Challenges
Cubeddu, Luis M.; Culiuc, Alexander; Fayad, Ghada; Gao, Yuan - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
After a short-lived slowdown in the immediate aftermath of the global financial crisis and a swift rebound, emerging markets (EM) are now entering a period of slower growth. In fact, growth is now lower than the post-crisis peak of 2010-11, as well as the rates seen in the decade before the...
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The Pacific Speed of Growth; How Fast Can It Be and What Determines It?
Yang, Yongzheng; Chen, Hong; Singh, Shiu raj; Singh, Baljeet - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013
This study aims to test within a relatively homogeneous group of small states what differentiates the growth performance of Pacific island countries (PICs) from their peers. We find that PICs are disadvantaged by distance and hampered by lower investment and exports compared with other small...
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The Growth Comeback in Developing Economies; A New Hope or Back to the Future?
Bluedorn, John C; Duttagupta, Rupa; Guajardo, Jaime; … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013
Growth takeoffs in developing economies have rebounded in the past two decades. Although recent takeoffs have lasted longer than takeoffs before the 1990s, a key question is whether they could unravel like some did in the past. This paper finds that recent takeoffs are associated with stronger...
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Enhancing China’s Medium-Term Growth Prospects; The Path to a High-Income Economy
Nabar, Malhar; Papa M'B. P. N'Diaye - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013
probability of stalled convergence increases. On the other hand, with reforms to accelerate TFP growth and shift the economy away … from its continued reliance on capital accumulation, China can grow at a healthy pace and maintain its convergence toward … and sustain such a convergence toward the level of more prosperous economies. …
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European Union; Publication of Financial Sector Assessment Program Documentation—Technical Note on Cross-Border Issues, Central Counterparties, and Central Securities Depositorie...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
The analysis focuses on the effectiveness of the regulatory, supervisory, and oversight frameworks for central counterparties (CCPs) and central securities depositories (CSDs) in the European Union (EU) as these are essential for financial stability. Cooperation between authorities within and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244354
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Euro Area Policies; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
This Selected Issues paper discusses the effectiveness of monetary policy in the euro area in the context of the financial crisis, the need for special resolution regimes for financial institutions in the European Union (EU), and the proposed new EU financial stability arrangements. The paper...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244389
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European Union; Publication of Financial Sector Assessment Program Documentation—Technical Note on Stress Testing of Banks
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This article summarizes the European Union’s stress testing exercises and future priorities. The 2011 solvency stress testing was marked by methodology and data. The exercise forced banks to increase the quality and quantity of capitalization. This test has many controversial issues, but...
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Algeria; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
This Selected Issues paper for Algeria analyzes the potential economic impact of Algeria’s Association Agreement with the European Union (AAEU). The paper lays out the major elements of Algeria’s AAEU and makes a comparison with other AAEUs. It discusses the potential economic...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244528
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European Union; Publication of Financial Sector Assessment Program Documentation—Technical Note on Macroprudential Oversight and the Role of the ESRB
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This article reviews the European Systematic Risk Board (ESRB), its role, approach, outputs, and effects in the European Union. The ESRB is the reason for macroprudential oversight of financial systems. Macroprudential policy is used to identify and reduce financial risks and limit financial...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245046
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European Union: Publication of Financial Sector Assessment Program Documentation—Technical Note on Financial Integration and Fragmentation in the European Union
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
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.
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