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Strengthening Transparency in the Oil Sector in Cameroon; Why Does it Matter?
Cossé, Stéphane - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2006
There has been a growing recognition of the importance of transparency for economic growth and social development in oil producing countries. This paper analyzes transparency issues in Cameroon's oil sector. It shows that, while substantial efforts have already been undertaken, continued action...
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Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe; Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
The paper reviews the background and the existing institutional framework for oil sector development in São Tomé and Príncipe and the challenges faced in implementing transparency rules in all oil-related transactions. It provides a quantitative analysis of the impact of oil sector...
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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...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010878427
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Demand Patterns in France, Germany, and Belgium: Can We Explain the Differences?
Lebrun, Igor; Ruiz, Esther Pérez - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
The need to revive Euro area growth highlights the importance of the evolution of domestic and external demand in the … core. This paper puts recent demand patterns in France, Germany, and Belgium into historical perspective. We find that …-specific factors matter in some cases, demand patterns in these countries are largely driven by common determinants. Third …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010959463
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Rebalancing in the Euro Area and Cyclicality of Current Account Adjustments
Tressel, Thierry; Wang, Shengzu - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
dependent on external demand from the rest of world. Current account adjustments have taken place, reflecting structural changes … ahead, relying only on relative price adjustments (which adversely affects demand) to rebalance the euro area could prove …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010959477
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People's Republic of China; 2013 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This staff report on People’s Republic of China 2013 Article IV Consultation highlights macroeconomic developments and outlook. China has maintained robust growth since the global crisis, but the heavy reliance on credit and investment to sustain activity is raising vulnerabilities. The...
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Turkey: Staff Report for the 2013 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
rotation back to domestic demand-led growth, the current account deficit is widening again, while inflation remains above …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244217
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Chile; 2013 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
The staff reports for the 2013 Article IV Consultation on the Chile discuss the strong and inclusive growth over the medium term. Technocratic, rules-based, and transparent policy management; monetary policy under a floating exchange rate undertaken by a credible central bank; and prudent fiscal...
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Japan: 2014 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; and Press Release
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2014
KEY ISSUES Abenomics is gaining traction, but progress across the three arrows has been uneven and medium-term risks remain substantial. Inflation has risen, a consumption tax increase has been implemented, and there are signs of a transition to private-led growth. However, structural reforms...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244783
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Norway; 2013 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This 2013 Article IV Consultation highlights that Norwegian economy has been performing well, with mainland GDP growing steadily. However, the continuing buildup of assets in the sovereign wealth fund and the increasing share of the mainland economy that is supplying goods and services to the...
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