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Inter-Sectoral Linkages and Local Content in Extractive Industries and Beyond; The Case of Sao tome and Principe
Segura, Alonso; Zarate, Walter; Pastor, Gonzalo C.; … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2007
This paper attempts to offer specific inputs to the debate on local content promotion in the oil industry, using the specific case of São Tomé and Príncipe as point of reference. Our approach emphasizes inter-sectoral linkages and institutional pre-conditions for local content promotion....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005826602
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Cross-Border Issues in Energy Trade in the CIS Countries
Shiells, Clinton R.; Dodsworth, John; Mathieu, Paul Henri - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2002
This paper explores from a regional perspective the distorted nature of trade in energy products within the CIS countries. The persistence of pricing distortions, barter arrangements, and discriminatory access to pipelines, as well as failure to honor contracts, has disrupted and distorted...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005826696
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Oil-Price Boom and Real Exchange Rate Appreciation; Is there Dutch Disease in the Cemac?
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
findings are broadly consistent with the presence of Dutch disease in the second group during the oil-price boom. Departing …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009370557
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Measuring Oil-Price Shocks Using Market-Based Information
Wu, Tao; Cavallo, Michele - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2012
We study the effects of oil-price shocks on the U.S. economy combining narrative and quantitative approaches. After … shocks that avoid endogeneity and predictability concerns. Estimation results indicate that oil-price shocks have had … oil-supply shocks from endogenous oil-price fluctuations driven by changes in oil demand. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009650637
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A Simultaneous Equation Model for World Crude Oil and Natural Gas Markets
Krichene, Noureddine - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2005
A model for world crude oil and natural gas markets is estimated. It confirms low price and high income elasticities of … demand for both crude oil and natural gas, which explains the market power of oil producers and price volatility following …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005768887
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Nigeria; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
This Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper for Nigeria highlights the National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS). NEEDS gives special support to agriculture, industry, small and medium-scale enterprises, and oil and gas. Under the plan, the government will seek long-term capital...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005591671
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Imperfect Competition and the Design of VAT Regimes; The Case of Energy Trade Between Russia and Ukraine
Shiells, Clinton R. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2002
Under imperfect competition, Russia and Ukraine may choose to deviate from optimal tax considerations which suggest use of a destination-based VAT regime. Oil and gas trade is a major source of Russian tax revenue, which is collected partly through an origin-based VAT on intra-CIS energy trade....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005599379
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Forecasting Accuracy of Crude Oil Futures Prices
Kumar, Manmohan S. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 1991
This paper undertakes an investigation into the efficiency of the crude oil futures market and the forecasting accuracy of futures prices. Efficiency of the market is analysed in terms of the expected excess returns to speculation in the futures market. Accuracy of futures prices is compared...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005599690
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Angola; Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
This Selected Issues paper on Angola reports that oil production in Angola accounts for about half of GDP and about 75 percent of government revenue. The projections for the government’s fiscal position in the medium term will be crucially dependent on both the value of oil production and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005252648
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U.S. Fiscal Policies and Priorities for Long-Run Sustainability
Mühleisen, Martin; Towe, Christopher M. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2004
This paper presents an overview of recent U.S. fiscal developments and discusses possible implications of the sharp turn around in the government’s fiscal position. Against this back ground, it also reviews key policy challenges that will need to be addressed to cope with the mounting...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005824863