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Energy Subsidies in Latin America and the Caribbean: Stocktaking and Policy Challenges
Bella, Gabriel Di; Norton, Lawrence; Ntamatungiro, Joseph; … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2015
, competitiveness, and distribution. The paper overviews country experience with subsidy reform, drawing lessons. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242202
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Made in Mexico: Energy Reform and Manufacturing Growth
Alvarez, Jorge; Valencia, Fabian - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2015
This paper assesses the real effects of the energy reform in Mexico by looking at its impact on manufacturing output …. Our estimated elasticities together with plausible reductions in electricity tariffs derived from the energy reform, could …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242302
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Union of the Comoros; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Review of the Second Year of Implementation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
Since its independence in 1975, the Union of Comoros has been deeply affected by political and institutional crises. Resolution of the separatist crisis on the island of Anjouan and subsequent national consolidation has constituted a historic turning point. The government has begun a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242501
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Arab Republic of Egypt: 2014 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Press Release and Statement by the Executive Director for the Arab Republic of Egypt
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2015
candid with the electorate on the need to reform the economy. The government has developed a plan centered on structural … reform and investment promotion to raise growth and create jobs, and fiscal adjustment to bring the budget deficit and public … debt under control. Crucially, the authorities have already begun to implement fuel subsidy reform, raising prices by 40â …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242617
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Niger: Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2015
This Selected Issues paper presents an external stability assessment on Niger. Niger’s current account balance deteriorated in 2013, mostly on account of higher food and capital goods imports. The deficit is expected to widen further in 2014–15, mainly driven by large investment in...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242645
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Canada: Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2014
This Selected Issues paper analyzes the unconventional energy boom in North America, and its macroeconomic implications and challenges for Canada. The unconventional energy boom has had significant positive effects on Canada’s economic activity and has the potential to contribute even...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242669
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Albania: Second and Third Reviews under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Waiver for the Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, Waiver of Applicability of Performance Crite...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2015
This paper discusses Albania’s Second and Third Reviews Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Waiver for the Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, Waiver of Applicability of PCs, and Rephasing of Future Disbursements. The program is on track. All end-June, end-September, and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242756
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Trinidad and Tobago: 2014 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Press Release; and Statement by the Executive Director for Trinidad and Tobago
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2014
more are needed to foster a diversified economic base. Financial sector reform is advancing, including expanding the CBTTâ …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242955
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Ukraine: Request for Stand-by Arrangement—Staff Report; Supplement; Staff Statement; Press Release; and Statement by the Executive Director for Ukraine
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2014
This paper discusses Ukraine’s Request for a Stand-by Arrangement. Ukraine’s economy had been in recession since mid-2012. Inconsistent macroeconomic policies pursued in 2012–2013 aggravated deep-seated vulnerabilities and eventually generated a balance-of-payment crisis....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242985
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Union of the Comoros; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Progress Report: Joint Staff Advisory Note
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
strengthening budget management has mixed during the report period. Despite reform momentum, which has picked up recently, the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243003