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Who's Going Green and Why? Trends and Determinants of Green Investment
Eyraud, Luc; Zhang, Changchang; Wane, Abdoul Aziz; … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2011
This paper fills a gap in the macroeconomic literature on renewable sources of energy. It offers a definition of green … countries. We use a new multi-country historical dataset and find that green investment has become a key driver of the energy … "green" energy, have a positive and significant impact on green investment. Other interventions, such as biofuel support, do …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009401202
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Emergence of the Gulf of Guinea in the Global Economy; Prospects and Challenges
Mañe, Damian Ondo - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2005
The Gulf of Guinea's tremendous potential is creating investment opportunities for the region. Some of its resources, such as oil, minerals, and forests, continue to attract significant investments whereas others, like natural gas, could be exploited to their full potential if necessary...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005605427
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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Supply for the G-7 Countries, with Emphasison Germany
Strand, Jon - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2007
This paper discusses structure, impact, costs, and efficiency of renewable energy supply in the eight largest advanced … reductions in net carbon emissions; technological innovation, and increased energy security. The latter part of the paper centers … justified, relative to other means to increase energy security and reduce carbon emissions. We also find an excessive emphasis …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005605334
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Monetary and Macroprudential Policy in an Estimated DSGE Model of the Euro Area
Quint, Dominic; Rabanal, Pau - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013
In this paper, we study the optimal mix of monetary and macroprudential policies in an estimated two-country model of the euro area. The model includes real, nominal and financial frictions, and hence both monetary and macroprudential policy can play a role. We find that the introduction of a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010790358
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Republic of Belarus; Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
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/10011244613
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The Gambia; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This paper discusses Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) 2007–11 for The Gambia. PRSP II builds on the long-term development Vision 2020 of The Gambia. It also takes cognizance of the fact that implementation of PRSP I suffered from revenue shortfalls as the IMF suspended its program...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244972
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Sierra Leone; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Annual Progress Report
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This report describes the progress made in implementing the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) for Sierra Leone from June 2005 to May 2006. The improvement in the external sector has for the most part reflected a strong improvement in export performance, particularly for diamonds. Efficient...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245006
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Kuwait; Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
This Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix paper on Kuwait focuses on recent development in investment companies (ICs) and the business environment in the country. ICs continue to be vulnerable to swings in financial and real estate markets. They continue to have large exposures to domestic,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245260
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Republic of Belarus; Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
; industrial production; inventories; production and consumption of energy; administered prices of household services; tariffs and …; energy debts of enterprises; tax arrears; government debt; export and import statistics; and other selected statistical data. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245575
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Bangladesh; Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
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/10011245720