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Macroeconomic Effects and Policy Challenges of Population Aging
Faruqee, Hamid; Tamirisa, Natalia T. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2006
This paper simulates the macroeconomic effects of population aging in a dynamic overlapping generations model of a … small open economy. The model is calibrated to data for the Czech Republic, where population aging is proceeding at a pace … comparable to that in other advanced countries in Europe. Simulations show that population aging is likely to slow economic …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005264152
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Population Aging in Japan; Demographic Shock and Fiscal Sustainability
Mühleisen, Martin; Faruqee, Hamid - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2001
The paper develops a general equilibrium framework to examine the economic implications of population aging in Japan … assess the impact of aging on Japan's government finances; and (ii) compare fiscal policy options with respect to their … implications of population aging in Japan. Particular attention is paid to aggregate saving behavior which is modeled on the basis …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005769220
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Population Aging and Global Capital Flows in a Parallel Universe
Brooks, Robin - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2000
This paper explores the global impact of population aging, using a calibrated overlapping generations model of eight …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005605062
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Denmark; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
This Selected Issues paper for Denmark shows that a demographic shift will have several impacts on the economy. The decline in the relative size of the labor force will result in relatively fewer goods produced. This effect will be particularly strong, because a large portion of the current...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244195
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United States: Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2014
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244751
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Finland; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This Selected Issues paper investigates the possible contribution of activation strategies—in a broad sense—to improve employment rates in Finland. It summarizes recent labor market developments in Finland, and investigates respectively the limitation of current unemployment and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244764
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United States; 2006 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
The U.S. economy continued to grow strongly over the year even in the face of a withdrawal of monetary stimulus and high oil prices. Executive Directors commended the Federal Reserve for its monetary tightening. They recognized that the financial sector has proven innovative and resilient. They...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244857
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Germany; 2006 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Germa...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
The three-point VAT increase is part of a package in which unemployment payroll taxes will be reduced. Risks to the recovery are balanced but the range of forecasts for 2007 is unusually wide. The priority for Germany is to transmit its external strength to the domestic economy, thus further...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244866
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Senegal; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper Annual Progress Report
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
It is vital to achieve both high levels of sustained, long lasting growth and better income distribution through the Accelerated Growth Strategy in Senegal. In terms of macroeconomic performance, the annual average growth rate dropped owing to exogenous shocks and low productivity in the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244968
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Japan; 2007 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion.
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This 2007 Article IV Consultation highlights that Japan’s external position remains strong. Boosted by investment income, the current account surplus widened in 2006 to nearly 4 percent of Japan’s GDP, despite a shrinking trade balance. Financial outflows also picked up, reflecting...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244973