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Taxing Financial Transactions; Issues and Evidence

Matheson, Thornton - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2011

In reaction to the recent financial crisis, increased attention has recently been given to financial transaction taxes (FTTs) as a means of (1) raising revenue for a variety of possible purposes and/or (2) helping to curb financial market excesses. This paper reviews existing theory and evidence...

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Transmission of Financial Stress in Europe: The Pivotal Role of Italy and Spain, but not Greece

González-Hermosillo, Brenda; Johnson, Christian A - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014

This paper proposes a stochastic volatility model to measure sovereign financial distress. It examines how key European … sovereign credit default swap (CDS) spreads affect each other; specifically, the paper analyses the volatility structure of … Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Spain and Portugal. The stability of Germany is a close proxy for the resilience of the euro …

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Republic of Madagascar; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007

The Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPs) on the Republic of Madagascar explain the Madagascar Action Plan (MAP) to accelerate and better coordinate the development process. The National Leadership Institute of Madagascar (NLIM) was created in 2006 to provide cutting-edge training to build...

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Kingdom of Lesotho; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: National Strategic Development Plan

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012

This paper describes the Kingdom of Lesothoâ€™s Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper and National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP) 2012/13â€“2016/17. NSDP recognizes, as a point of departure, the need and urgency for Lesotho to radically transform its economy. To achieve the National...

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Benin; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011

This abstract discusses Beninâ€™s poverty reduction strategy (PRS1). The PRS1 serves as both a strategic frame of reference and a framework for dialogue with technical and financial partners (TFPs). The six major phases involved in the preparation of the growth and poverty reduction...

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Gender and its Relevance to Macroeconomic Policy: A Survey

Stotsky, Janet Gale - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2006

This survey examines the implications of gender differences in economic behavior for macroeconomic policy. It finds that reducing gender inequality and improving the status of women may contribute to higher rates of economic growth and greater macroeconomic stability. Women's relative lack of...

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Effects of Culture on Firm Risk-Taking; A Cross-Country and Cross-Industry Analysis

Mihet, Roxana - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2012

This paper investigates the effects of national culture on firm risk-taking, using a comprehensive dataset covering 50,000 firms in 400 industries in 51 countries. Risk-taking is found to be higher for domestic firms in countries with low uncertainty aversion, low tolerance for hierarchical...

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Stock Returns and Output Growth in Emerging and Advanced Economies

Mauro, Paolo - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2000

This paper studies the correlation between output growth and lagged stock returns in a panel of emerging market economies and advanced economies. It finds that the correlation is as strong in emerging market economies as in advanced economies. Asset prices therefore contain valuable information...

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Switzerland; Financial Sector Assessment Program: Factual Update: IOSCO Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007

This paper presents a factual update of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation for Switzerland. Overall, there has been substantial progress in implementing Financial Sector Assessment Program recommendations in various...

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Greece; Third Review Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facilityâ€”Staff Report; Staff Statement; Press Release; and Statement by the Executive Director for Gre...

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013

The short-term objectives are being met, but medium-term targets and sustainability have to be worked on. The impressive fiscal adjustment evident since the crisis erupted is continuing. The Executive Directors commend the Greek governmentâ€™s determination to focus on overdue spending...

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