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After the Crisis; Assessing the Damage in Italy
Sgherri, Silvia; Morsy, Hanan - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2010
Italy’s deep-rooted structural problems resulted in an unsatisfactory productivity performance and a dismal growth … decline in output is mainly accounted for by a collapse in productivity; in the medium term, employment and capital are also …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008727814
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Italy; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
claims in Italy as a key way to improve the environment for sustaining economic growth. There has been considerable interest … in the possibility of introducing a comprehensive wealth tax in Italy, reflecting the public resistance to spending …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243825
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European Productivity, Innovation and Competitiveness: The Case of Italy
Tiffin, Andrew - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
In Italy, price-based competitiveness measures are not always an accurate predictor of trade outcomes. This paper … Italy’s export market share. Overall, Italy maintains a high-quality export mix, and the adaptability of small … sectors are weighed down by the structural barriers that have depressed productivity more broadly. Italy’s future …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011142167
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Emerging Markets in Transition: Growth Prospects and Challenges
Cubeddu, Luis M.; Culiuc, Alexander; Fayad, Ghada; Gao, Yuan - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
After a short-lived slowdown in the immediate aftermath of the global financial crisis and a swift rebound, emerging markets (EM) are now entering a period of slower growth. In fact, growth is now lower than the post-crisis peak of 2010-11, as well as the rates seen in the decade before the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010878427
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Equilibrium Exchange Rates; Assessment Methodologies
Isard, Peter - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2007
The paper describes six different methodologies that have been used to assess the equilibrium values of exchange rates and discusses their limitations. It applies several of the approaches to data for the United States as of 2006, illustrates that different approaches sometimes provide...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825724
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Competitiveness in the Baltics in the Run-Up to EU Accession
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2003
This paper analyzes competitiveness in the Baltics in the run-up to European Union accession. Several factors appear to have driven movements in equilibrium real exchange rates in the Baltics since the start of the transition process. In the earlier years of transition, price liberalization,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005591344
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Reforming the Corporate Governance of Italian Banks
Jassaud, Nadège - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
Sound corporate governance is essential for a well-functioning banking system and the integrity of financial markets. The paper discusses the corporate governance of Italian banks, its regulatory framework, and the specific challenges arising from the role played by foundations and large...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010959465
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Italy: Technical Note on Financial Risk Management and Supervision of Cassa Di Compensazione e Garanzia S.P.A.
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
&G) in Italy. CC&G, the Italian central counterparty (CCP), is systemically important for the Italian market, and through the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244603
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Italy; Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This Report on Observance of Standards and Codes (ROSC) for Italy summarizes the findings and recommendations of the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244650
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Italy: Detailed Assessment of Observance of Basel Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
Banking Supervision by Italy. The core supervisory process at the Banca d’Italia (BI) is strong, and it has a well … issues remain. The supervisory coverage of the Bank of Italy is comprehensive, and the follow-up process is intensive. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245310