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This paper focuses on Second Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper for Lao People’s Democratic Republic. The economic sectors have undergone significant restructuring. This restructuring has been concentrated on production capacities, quality and efficiency, thus contributing to economic...
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Mauritius declined in 2013, despite the public sector wage increases. The unemployment rate was unchanged compared with 2012 at … with the Bank of Mauritius accumulating additional net international reserves. The structural primary deficit was broadly …
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After reviewing the economic reform strategy of Mauritius for the past 10 years in the face of several external shocks … conclude that from a BSA perspective, the macroeconomic vulnerabilities of Mauritius seem manageable, though vulnerabilities …
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monetary policy on output and prices for Mauritius, using data for 1999-2009. The results show that (i) an unexpected monetary … policy tightening-an increase in the Bank of Mauritius policy interest rate-leads to a decline in prices and output but the …
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related to poor air quality, urban road congestion, and greenhouse gases. This paper takes a case study, focused on Mauritius …
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Using data from three household surveys, we review whether growth in Mauritius was inclusive and discuss the incidence … of public expenditures and taxes. Generally, Mauritius enjoys an even income distribution and low rates of poverty … is the main contributor to inequality in Mauritius. Social protection expenditures reduce poverty and inequality, but …
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The article reviews Mauritius’ developments and its macroeconomic policies for the imminent years. Growth has been flexible in these years but the postglobal crisis period did not show any remarkable developments. The country was heavily dependent on European exports and vulnerable to...
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productivity. With policies capable of generating 5 percent growth, Mauritius could reach high-income status in 2021, 4 years …
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This 2008 Article IV Consultation highlights that Tunisia’s sound economic policies and pragmatic approach to structural reforms continue to bear fruit, as evidenced by strong growth and improved social indicators. Real GDP growth averaged 5 percent a year while the macroeconomic and...
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Iran's 2005 Article IV Consultation highlights Fourth Five-Year Development Plan (FFYDP) and the Twenty-Year Vision. The country's real GDP growth reached 5½ percent a year on average, unemployment declined, and macroeconomic indicators improved significantly, supported by favorable oil...
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