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Financing Infrastructure in India; Macroeconomic Lessons and Emerging Market Case Studies
Walsh, James P; Yu, Jiangyan; Park, Chanho - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2011
Driving infrastructure development, notably mobilizing financial resources for infrastructure projects, has been challenging in many countries. This study includes two parts: an empirical analysis of macroeconomic risks associated with infrastructure booms, and a case study of four emerging...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009203552
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FDI Flows to Asia; Did the Dragon Crowd Out the Tigers?
Mercereau, Benoît - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2005
China's dramatic success in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) has raised concerns that it has success diverted … impact of China's emergence on FDI flows to Asia using data from 14 Asian economies from 1984 to 2002. The results suggest … that China did not have much impact on FDI to other countries. In particular, lowincome economies, which compete with China …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005769097
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Development of Financial Markets in Central Europe; The Case of the Ce4 Countries
Adarov, Amat; Tchaidze, Robert - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2011
Financial markets in the CE4 countries are still shallow compared to other advanced EU countries. While the government bond markets are comparable in size, measured by capitalization in percent of GDP, the private bond, private credit, and equity markets lag behind. Empirical analysis in this...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009019571
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Algeria; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
This Selected Issues paper for Algeria analyzes the potential economic impact of Algeria’s Association Agreement with the European Union (AAEU). The paper lays out the major elements of Algeria’s AAEU and makes a comparison with other AAEUs. It discusses the potential economic...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244528
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Benin; Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
The strategy adopted by Benin to strengthen its macroeconomic stability and promote private-investment-led growth has been detailed in the note. The statistical data on gross domestic product by sector of origin at current prices and at constant supply, production and producer prices of cotton,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244719
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United Kingdom-Montserrat-British Overseas Territory; 2011 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
The 2011 Article IV Consultation highlights that low growth is expected for Montserrat in 2011 after sharp output contractions in 2009–10. Stress in the financial sector and slower-than-expected development of major capital investment projects continue to limit prospects for growth....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245356
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United Arab Emirates; 2006 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Direc...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
An outward-oriented development strategy and prudent financial policies resulted in an impressive economic growth and led to a large accumulation of external financial assets. The major Emirates intend to leverage the favorable economic environment to carry out reforms that will encourage more...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245475
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The Gambia; Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This Selected Issues paper assesses The Gambia’s external competitiveness by reviewing developments in several indicators, ranging from exchange rate-based indices to survey-based assessments of the investment climate. The paper reviews the evolution of several multilateral and bilateral...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245653
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Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe; Staff Report for the 2011 Article IV Consultation.
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
São Tomé & Príncipe remains at high risk of debt distress, although it has received substantial debt relief. The increases in world food and fuel prices have rekindled domestic inflation pressures. Inflation has declined substantially since 2008, but remains at double-digit levels. A...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245745
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Kenya, Uganda, and United Republic of Tanzania; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
This Selected Issues paper for Kenya, Uganda, and United Republic of Tanzania highlights their private sector credit markets, identifies their main obstacles in promoting credit to the private sector, and suggests a reform strategy. If the East African Community (EAC) countries decide to pursue...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245798