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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Supply for the G-7 Countries, with Emphasison Germany
Strand, Jon - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2007
This paper discusses structure, impact, costs, and efficiency of renewable energy supply in the eight largest advanced economies (the G-7 plus Spain), with focus on Germany. Renewables production costs are compared to benefits, defined as reductions in net carbon emissions; technological...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005605334
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Mexico: Selected Issues Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2014
scenarios for crude oil and natural gas and estimates the commensurate investment costs and foreign direct investment associated …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245058
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The Investment Technology of Foreign and Domestic Institutional Investors in an Emerging Market
Patnaik, Ila; Shah, Ajay - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013
The literature on the investment technology of foreign versus domestic investors has inconclusive results. This paper …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010790259
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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
The oil price decline creates an opportunity to dismantle energy subsidies, which escalated with high oil prices. This paper assesses energy subsidies in Latin America and the Caribbean—about 1.8 percent of GDP in 2011–13 (approximately evenly split between fuel and electricity),...
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 through changes in energy prices. Using sub-sector and state-level manufacturing output data, along with past variation in energy prices, we find electricity...
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
reform and investment promotion to raise growth and create jobs, and fiscal adjustment to bring the budget deficit and public … destination for investment. There was agreement that the authorities’ objectives are ambitious but are broadly within reach with … able to follow through on their policies and that improved confidence will lead to a surge in foreign investment, a pickup …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242617
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Niger: Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2015
€“15, mainly driven by large investment in the extractive industry and basic infrastructure. The current account is …
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