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Searching for the Finance-Growth Nexus in Libya
Cevik, Serhan; Rahmati, Mohammad - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013
This paper investigates the causal relationship between financial development and economic growth in Libya during the … long-run relationship between financial intermediation and nonhydrocarbon output growth. The OLS estimation shows that … financial development has a statistically significant negative effect on real nonhydrocarbon GDP per capita growth. However, the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010790327
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Exploring the Dynamics of Global Liquidity
Sally F. (Sally Fangnan) Chen; Liu, Philip; Maechler, … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2012
This paper explores the concept of global liquidity, its measurement and macro-financial importance. We construct two sets of indicators for global liquidity: a quantity series distinguishing between core and noncore liabilities of financial intermediatires and a corresponding price series....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010790397
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Determinants of Interest Rate Spreads in Solomon Islands
Rebei, Nooman - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
real growth) significantly influence interest rate margins. The paper particularly focus on the influence of the banking …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010790250
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Shedding Light on Shadow Banking
Harutyunyan, Artak; Massara, Alexander; Ugazio, Giovanni; … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2015
In this paper, we develop an alternative approach to estimate the size of the shadow banking system, using official data reported to the IMF complemented by other data sources. We base our alternative approach on the expansion of the noncore liabilities concept developed in recent literature to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011121996
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An Overview of Macroprudential Policy Tools
Claessens, Stijn - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
Macroprudential policies – caps on loan to value ratios, limits on credit growth and other balance sheets …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011142120
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Capital Account Liberalization and Financial Sector Stability
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2002
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005824821
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Financial Stability in Dollarized Economies
Gulde, Anne Marie; Hoelscher, David S.; Ize, Alain; … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2004
This paper addresses the challenges to prudential supervision in highly dollarized economies, where central banks and supervisors may be constrained in the use of standard money and financial policy tools. The study’s conclusions are the basis of an ongoing policy dialogue with IMF member...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005824860
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Kuwait; 2003 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Kuwait
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
The staff report for the 2003 Article IV Consultation on Kuwait highlights the economic developments and policies. The macroeconomic position over the medium term under current oil price expectations and the maintenance of a cautious policy stance is projected to weaken, but is not expected to...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005824939
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San Marino; Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
This Selected Issues paper for San Marino reviews developments in the financial sector and provides an update of the financial sector regulation and supervision. While Sammarinese financial institutions accept foreign deposits and managed funds to a much larger extent than comparators in...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825367
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Toward a Framework for Safeguarding Financial Stability
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
This paper examines the emergence of financial stability as a key policy objective. It discusses the underlying trends in the financial system, as well as the role of finance in relation to money, the real economy, and public policy. Financial stability is defined in terms of its ability to help...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825656