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The Economics of Political Transitions; Implications for the Arab Spring
Khandelwal, Padamja; Roitman, Agustin - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013
Over the past two years, ongoing political transitions in many Arab countries have led to social unrest and an economic downturn. This paper examines comparable historical episodes of political instability to derive implications for the near- and medium-term economic outlook in the Arab...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242232
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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
economic challenges. For a number of years Egypt has suffered from low and non-inclusive growth and from high unemployment … evidenced by loss of foreign exchange reserves. In 2014, Egypt adopted a new constitution and elected a new president who was …€“80 percent in July 2014. They have also begun the reforms needed to raise tax revenue and to make Egypt a more attractive …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242617
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Basel Capital Requirements and Credit Crunch in the MENA Region
Naceur, Sami Ben; Kandil, Magda E. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013
covering 1989–2004 for banks in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, and Tunisia. The results provide clear support for a …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011142023
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Macro-Financial Linkages in Egypt: A Panel Analysis of Economic Shocks and Loan Portfolio Quality
Love, Inessa; Ariss, Rima Turk - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013
This paper investigates macro-financial linkages in Egypt using two complementary methods, assessing the interaction …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011142052
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Middle East Transitions: A Long, Hard Road
Yusuf, Shahid - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
Since the onset of the Arab Spring, economic uncertainty in Egypt, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, and Yemen (Arab …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011142081
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Denmark; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
This Selected Issues paper for Denmark shows that a demographic shift will have several impacts on the economy. The decline in the relative size of the labor force will result in relatively fewer goods produced. This effect will be particularly strong, because a large portion of the current...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244195
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Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; Selected Issues Paper
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
The Macedonian labor market exhibits a high unemployment rate, yet does not demonstrate obvious and large enough constraints on the demand or supply side. Considerable achievements can be made by maintaining macroeconomic stability, attracting FDI, and closing the educational gaps. The second...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244331
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Kingdom of the Netherlands; Netherlands: 2008 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
Strong macroeconomic foundations have so far largely shielded the Netherlands from recent financial turbulence. Despite a tightening labor market, inflation remains subdued. Employment has grown 1¼–1½ percent in 2007, on par with the rest of the Euro area. The external current...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244374
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Sweden; 2006 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Sweden
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This 2006 Article IV Consultation highlights that a broad-based economic upturn is under way in Sweden, spurred by strong global growth and supportive fiscal and monetary policies. Private consumption has served as the engine of expansion, supported by resurgence in investment and buoyant...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244462
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Denmark; 2010 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Informational Annex; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for De...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
Denmark’s flexicurity model has performed well during the crisis. The actions and the improvement in economic conditions have restored overall stability to the banking system. Private consumption has been dented by the decline in housing prices and net household wealth. Exports have...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244600