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What Determines Bond Market Development in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Adelegan, Olatundun Janet; Radzewicz-Bak, Bozena - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2009
This study empirically analyzes the determinants of bond market development in a cross section of 23 sub …-Saharan African (SSA) countries between 1990 and 2008. It considers the stage of development and the size of the bond market, as well … as the historical, structural, institutional and macroeconomic factors driving bond market development in SSA. The study …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008559281
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Chile; Institutions and Policies Underpinning Stability and Growth
Kalter, Eliot; Phillips, Steven; Singh, Manmohan; … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2004
This paper presents the primary institutions and economic policies that have led to Chile’s remarkable record of stability and growth over the past twenty years. The core of this policy stance is the combination of fiscal discipline and an open trade policy regime, together with carefully...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005767351
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The Role of Domestic Debt Markets in Economic Growth; An Empirical Investigation for Low-Income Countries and Emerging Markets
Abbas, S. M. Ali; Christensen, Jakob - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2007
We develop a new public domestic debt (DD) database covering 93 low-income countries and emerging markets over the 1975-2004 period to estimate the growth impact of DD. Moderate levels of non-inflationary DD, as a share of GDP and bank deposits, are found to exert a positive overall impact on...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005768875
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Republic of Korea; 2002 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2003
This 2002 Article IV Consultation highlights that the economic growth of Korea rose to about 6 percent in 2002 from 3 percent in 2001. Buoyant consumption and residential construction spending underpinned the recovery beginning in late 2001. In 2002, exports rebounded strongly in spite of a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005598815
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United Kingdom; Financial Sector Assessment Program Technical Notes and Detailed Standards Assessments
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2003
This technical note reviews the Financial Sector Assessment Program of the United Kingdom. It examines the United Kingdom’s public debt management practices using the IMF-World Bank Guidelines for Public Debt Management as a framework. It analyzes the government’s Code for Fiscal...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005599101
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Fiscal Implications of the Global Economic and Financial Crisis
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
The economic and financial crisis is affecting the fiscal accounts of virtually every country. Public sector support for the financial system, fiscal stimulus and the automatic stabilizers, as well as the revenue decline from the downturn in commodity and asset prices, are leading to sharp...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010790494
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Should Unconventional Balance Sheet Policies Be Added to the Central Bank toolkit? a Review of the Experience so Far
Ishi, Kotaro; Fujita, Kenji; Stone, Mark R. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2011
What is the case for adding the unconventional balance sheet policies used by major central banks since 2007 to the standard policy toolkit? The record so far suggests that the new liquidity providing policies in support of financial stability generally warrant inclusion. As the balance sheet...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009151230
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Peru; Second Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Press Release News Brief on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Direct...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
Peru’s macroeconomic policies continue to be strong under the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA). Executive Directors appreciated the implementation of policies to entrench macroeconomic stability, lower poverty, and lessen vulnerabilities, and also emphasized the need to maintain a prudent...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243884
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Republic of Korea; 2006 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
Korea has enjoyed strong growth owing to rapidly increasing exports and consumption. Potential growth is slowing as the population ages, whereas social polarization is growing. Korea should implement plans to build an advanced financial system and improve service productivity by opening the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244085
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Mexico; Arrangement Under the Flexible Credit Line: Staff Report; Staff Supplement; and Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
This paper discusses the arrangement under the Flexible Credit Line (FCL) for Mexico. Mexico has achieved a high level of credibility in the institutional framework supporting macroeconomic policy formulation, and has a sustained a track record of implementing strong policies. Liquidity...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244102