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The Economic Impact of IMF-Supported Programs in Low-Income Countries
Bal-Gunduz, Yasemin; Ebeke, Christian; Hacibedel, Burcu; … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013
This paper aims to assess the economic impact of the IMF’s support through its facilities for low-income countries. It relies on two complementary econometric analyses: the first investigates the longer-term impact of IMF engagement—primarily through successive medium-term programs under the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010790497
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Remittances and Vulnerability in Developing Countries
Bettin, Giulia; Presbitero, Andrea; Spatafora, Nicola - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
, and adverse shocks in both source and recipient economies. We exploit a novel, rich panel data set, covering bilateral … negatively correlated with the business cycle in recipient countries, and increase in response to adverse exogenous shocks, such … conditions in the source province. Nevertheless, in the presence of similar negative shocks to both source and recipient …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011142103
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Fiscal Multipliers in Ukraine
Mitra, Pritha; Poghosyan, Tigran - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2015
Amid renewed crisis, falling tax revenues, and rising debt, Ukraine faces serious fiscal consolidation needs. Durable fiscal adjustment can support economic confidence and rebuild buffers but what is its overall impact on growth? How effective are revenue versus spending instruments? Does...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242375
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Republic of Congo; Statistical Annex
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 1996
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.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005824917
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Republic of Kazakhstan; Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2003
This Selected Issues paper reviews the developments, issues, and prospects of the petroleum sector of Kazakhstan, and analyzes the recent strong economic growth, the links between the oil and the non-oil sector, and assesses the contribution of each sector. It explores the trade policy options...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825202
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United Arab Emirates; 2004 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for the United...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
This 2004 Article IV Consultation highlights that the macroeconomic performance of United Arab Emirates is estimated to have been strong in 2003, reflecting favorable developments in the oil market, higher oil production, and prices. Non Hydrocarbon real GDP growth is estimated to have remained...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825324
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Syrian Arab Republic; Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
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.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825380
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Yemen; Exchange Rate Policy in the Face of Dwindling Oil Exports
Schneider, Todd; Ltaifa, Nabil Ben; Ahmed, Faisal; … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2007
This paper investigates the likely implications of declining oil production on Yemen's equilibrium exchange rate, and discusses policy options to ensure a smooth transition to a nonoil economy. The empirical results suggest that, as oil production and foreign exchange earnings fall, the Yemeni...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825640
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Crude Oil Prices; Trends and Forecast
Krichene, Noureddine - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2008
Following record low interest rates and fast depreciating U.S. dollar, crude oil prices became under rising pressure and seemed boundless. Oil price process parameters changed drastically in 2003M5-2007M10 toward consistently rising prices. Short-term forecasting would imply persistence of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825666
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Political Price Cycles in Regulated Industries; Theory and Evidence
Paiva, Claudio; Moita, Rodrigo - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2006
electoral price cycles in gasoline markets. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005826438