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Wolde, Hirut; Bhattacharya, Rina - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2010

In this paper we estimate gravity models to see whether trade volumes of countries in the MENA region are significantly lower than what would be expected given their economic, cultural and geographical characteristics. Our empirical results show that the variables used in standard gravity models...

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Nicaragua; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Progress Report on National Human Development Plan as of 2010

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011

This paper reports on progress made on Nicaraguaâ€™s National Human Development Plan as of 2010. The operational goal for Nicaraguaâ€™s National Human Development Plan is economic growth with increased employment and reduced inequality and poverty. The results for 2007â€“10...

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Russian Federation: Fiscal Transparency Evaluation

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2014

This paper discusses key findings of the pilot Fiscal Transparency Evaluation for the Russian Federation. Most aspects of Russiaâ€™s fiscal reporting and budgeting practices are in line with good or advanced practice under the July 2013 draft of the Fiscal Transparency Code. The disclosure...

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Russian Federation: 2014 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Informational Annex; Press Release

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2014

This 2014 Article IV Consultation highlights that the Russian Federationâ€™s growth slowdown that began in 2011, reflecting structural constraints, continued in 2013 despite accommodative policies. Real GDP growth slowed to 1.3 percent owing to a contraction in investment while consumption...

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Russian Federation: Selected Issues

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2014

This Selected Issues paper estimates potential output and the output gap in Russia. Estimating potential output in … Russia is difficult because its economy is large and complex, in transition, and dependent on oil. First, Russia presents …. Third, the energy sector dominates exports and GDP, making Russia vulnerable to large terms of trade shocks. This paper …

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