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Redistribution, Inequality, and Growth
Ostry, Jonathan David; Berg, Andrew; Tsangarides, … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
the previous SDN on inequality and growth by focusing on the role of redistribution. It finds that, from the perspective … of the best available macroeconomic data, there is not a lot of evidence that redistribution has in fact undercut … is a big tradeoff between redistribution and growth. The best available macroeconomic data do not support such a …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011142220
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Public Investment and Public-Private Partnerships
Hemming, Richard; Schwartz, Gerd; Akitoby, Bernardin - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2007
Over the past three decades, public spending on infrastructure, as a share of GDP, has been on the decline worldwide. Although the link between infrastructure investment and economic growth is not yet fully understood, the quality of infrastructure clearly affects a country's productivity,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010878418
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The State of Public Finances Cross-Country Fiscal Monitor: November 2009
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010878426
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Income Inequality and Fiscal Policy
Coady, David; Gupta, Sanjeev - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2012
Staff Discussion Notes showcase the latest policy-related analysis and research being developed by individual IMF staff and are published to elicit comment and to further debate. These papers are generally brief and written in nontechnical language, and so are aimed at a broad audience...
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Colombia; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
In recent years, Colombia has found several innovative ways to improve the efficiency of its public enterprise sector. One option used by Colombia to reform public enterprises has been to enhance their commercial orientation and limit the fiscal risk. If a public enterprise is considered...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244154
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Cameroon; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Third Annual Progress Report: Joint Staff Advisory Note
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
The Joint Staff Advisory Note reviews Cameroon's Third Annual Progress Report on achievements and obstacles in the implementation of the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP). It highlights the substantial improvement of the fiscal position and the strengthening of fiscal management. It...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244158
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Greece; Second Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement: Staff Report; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Greece.
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
A very ambitious fiscal adjustment effort is under way. Fiscal institutional and sectoral reforms have been elaborated for a more durable adjustment. Greece’s determination toward a comprehensive modernization of the health sector, beginning with a far-reaching reform of state enterprises...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244162
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San Marino; 2006 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for San Marino
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
The 2006 Article IV Consultation on San Marino explains financial sector development and stability. A wide-ranging reform of the regulatory framework and supervision is under way to modernize the financial sector and make it conform to international standards. Executive Directors encouraged to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244177
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Central African Republic; Second Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility, Requests for Waivers of Nonobservance of Performance Crite...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
This paper reviews the Central African Republic’s three-year arrangement under the poverty reduction and growth facility. Concerns about the social impact of higher fuel prices have delayed implementation of an automatic pricing formula and caused serious fiscal losses. The new financing...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244185
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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