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Quality, Trade, and Exchange Rate Pass-Through
Chen, Natalie; Juvenal, Luciana - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
fluctuations due to product quality. Our model shows that the elasticity of demand perceived by exporters decreases with a real … depreciation and with quality, leading to more pricing-to-market and to a smaller response of export volumes to a real depreciation … for higher quality goods. We test the proposed theory using a highly disaggregated Argentinean firm-level wine export …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010790394
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The Size Distribution of Manufacturing Plants and Development
Kothari, Siddharth - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
income countries and states have high demand for low quality products which can be produced efficiently in small plants. I … respect to quality on the consumer side. On the producer side, high quality production has higher marginal costs and requires … higher fixed costs. These two features imply that high quality producers are larger on average and charge higher prices. The …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011106152
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Colombia; Financial System Stability Assessment
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
In this paper, the structure of Colombia’s financial sector is analyzed and various risks of the financial sector are studied. Supervision of the financial system can be performed by supervisory architecture, banking supervision, various securities, and insurance policies. Systemic...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244169
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European Union; Publication of Financial Sector Assessment Program Documentation—Technical Note on Cross-Border Issues, Central Counterparties, and Central Securities Depositorie...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
The analysis focuses on the effectiveness of the regulatory, supervisory, and oversight frameworks for central counterparties (CCPs) and central securities depositories (CSDs) in the European Union (EU) as these are essential for financial stability. Cooperation between authorities within and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244354
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Malaysia; Publication of Financial Sector Assessment Program Documentation—Detailed Assessment of Implementation of IOSCO Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
The article is an account of the assessment of implementation of IOSCO principles of securities and regulations in …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244856
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Malaysia; Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This report is an assessment of the state of compliance with the Basel Core Principles (BCPs) in Malaysia. Bank Negara …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244955
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European Union; Publication of Financial Sector Assessment Program Documentation—Technical Note on Macroprudential Oversight and the Role of the ESRB
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This article reviews the European Systematic Risk Board (ESRB), its role, approach, outputs, and effects in the European Union. The ESRB is the reason for macroprudential oversight of financial systems. Macroprudential policy is used to identify and reduce financial risks and limit financial...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245046
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Guinea; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper—Progress Report
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
Poverty Reduction Strategy Papers (PRSPs) are prepared by member countries in broad consultation with stakeholders and development partners, including the staffs of the World Bank and the IMF. Updated every three years with annual progress reports, they describe the country’s...
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Japan: IOSCO Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation; Detailed Assessment of Implementation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
Financial Services Agency (FSA) enjoyed specific powers with respect to the various security laws and regulations laid down by …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245706
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Bangladesh; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper--Joint Staff Advisory Note
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
Bangladesh’s second Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper -- “Steps Towards Change: National Strategy for Accelerated Poverty Reduction II (NSAPR II)†– provides a framework for implementing the government’s agenda during FY09-FY11. First prepared by a Caretaker...
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