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Trade, Finance, Specialization, and Synchronization
Imbs, Jean - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2003
The paper investigates the determinants of business cycles synchronization across regions. It uses both international and intranational data to evaluate the linkages between trade in goods, trade in financial assets, specialization and business cycles synchronization using a system of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005599637
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Should African Monetary Unions Be Expanded? An Empirical Investigation of the Scope for Monetary Integration in Sub-Saharan Africa
Debrun, Xavier; Pattillo, Catherine A.; Masson, Paul R. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2010
actively pursued in Africa. The benefits of monetary union come from a more credible monetary policy, while the costs derive …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008560420
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The Role of Domestic Debt Markets in Economic Growth; An Empirical Investigation for Low-Income Countries and Emerging Markets
Abbas, S. M. Ali; Christensen, Jakob - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2007
-2004 period to estimate the growth impact of DD. Moderate levels of non-inflationary DD, as a share of GDP and bank deposits, are … bank deposits, DD begins to undermine growth, lending credence to traditional crowding out and bank efficiency concerns … the banking system. Working Papers describe research in progress by the author(s) and are published to elicit comments and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005768875
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Sub-Saharan Africa's Integration in the Global Financial Markets
Deléchat, Corinne; Wakeman-Linn, John; Wagh, Smita; … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2009
The paper uses a unique database covering 44 countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries between 2000 and 2007 to …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008528679
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Bond Markets in Africa
Mu, Yibin; Phelps, Peter; Stotsky, Janet Gale - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013
corporate bond markets in Africa. It then applies an econometric model to analyze the key determinants of African government …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010790374
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Mexico; Financial Sector Assessment Program Update: Technical Note: Financing of the Private Sector
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This technical note on financing of the private sector for Mexico describes the evolution, composition, and determinants of financing to the nonfinancial private sector in Mexico between 2000 and 2005. Equity issuance has not played an important role in financing the private sector in Mexico...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244184
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Luxembourg; 2009 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Luxembourg
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
The adverse impact of the crisis on Luxembourg’s growth outlook is partly mitigated by the authorities’ well-conceived fiscal policy response. The staff report for Luxembourg’s 2009 Article IV Consultation highlights economic developments and policies. It combines...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244188
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Mexico; Financial Sector Assessment Program Update: Technical Note: Organizational Arrangements for Effective Financial System Regulation, Supervision and Policymaking
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This paper discusses Mexico’s organizational arrangements for effective financial system regulation, supervision and policymaking. Reforms implemented encompassed the legal framework, operational arrangements, and information systems, as well as transparency and information disclosure...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244193
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Slovak Republic; Financial System Stability Assessment Update, including Reports on the Observance of Standards and Codes on the following topics: Banking Supervision and Insurance...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
Observance of Standards and Codes on Banking Supervision and Insurance Regulation. Commercial banks are by far the dominant … markets remain small. Although rapid, the rate of bank credit growth seems appropriate, given the strong outlook for the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244278
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Kuwait; Financial System Stability Assessment: Update
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
Investment Company (IC) sector. Stress tests indicate that, in contrast to the ICs, the banking system could broadly withstand … significant shocks. The Central Bank of Kuwait's (CBK) well-designed framework for banks has proven effective in shielding the … banking sector from the crisis. It shows that the enactment of the capital market law is an important step toward the creation …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244313