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Indonesia; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
This paper takes an in-depth look into recent trade patterns to assess the extent of such concerns. It is found that (i … price volatility, the terms of trade have actually been rather stable as import and export prices co-move markedly …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244143
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Bulgaria: 2011 Article IV Consultation - Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Bulgaria
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
In recent years, the IMF has released a growing number of reports and other documents covering economic and financial developments and trends in member countries. Each report, prepared by a staff team after discussions with government officials, is published at the option of the member country.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010878420
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Luxembourg; 2011 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Informational Annex; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director fo...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
An externally driven economic recovery has continued gathering strength in 2010 in Luxembourg. Executive Directors welcomed this development and the authorities’ supportive fiscal policy in 2010 as well as their role in stabilizing the financial sector. According to the Financial Sector...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244241
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Kenya; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
This Selected Issues paper on Kenya reviews Kenya’s external stability in a context where the exchange rate has strengthened and capital inflows are playing an increasingly important role. Kenya’s external current account deficit has widened, reflecting strong import volumes as...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244282
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Islamic Republic of Afghanistan; Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
This Selected Issues paper provides a preliminary view on Afghanistan’s external competitiveness through a review of some macroeconomic, microeconomic, and institutional indicators. It discusses the rebuilding of domestic revenue, and analyzes the macroeconomic impact of the drug economy...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244319
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Portugal; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This Selected Issues paper analyzes Portugal’s export performance in 2006 and assesses whether it might augur a sustained recovery. The paper examines the factors underlying the recent export rebound, and searches for signs of fundamental changes in structures of the export industries...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244471
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Chile; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
vulnerability of the Chilean banking system to external and domestic shocks, and examines recent trade performance. The study finds … that both exports and imports have been driven predominantly by demand factors. There is also some evidence that trade … liberalization has contributed to the recent trade expansion, but exchange rate effects are only found to have a marginal impact. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244474
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Republic of Lithuania; 2006 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
This 2006 Article IV Consultation highlights that following exceptional economic progress, based on macroeconomic stability and economic flexibility, imbalances and cautionary signals have emerged for Lithuania. Centered around nontraded goods production, GDP grew 7.5 percent in 2005. Most...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244521
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Germany; 2010 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Germany
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
This 2010 Article IV Consultation highlights that the German economy is regaining the ground lost in the crisis. Policy support, restocking, and an uptick in global demand have lifted the economy from the recession. The authorities used the available fiscal space to implement countercyclical...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244536
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Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
This Selected Issues paper for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is examined. Real GDP growth accelerated to 5 percent in 2007 and 6 percent in the first half of 2008, from its historical average of about 3 percent. Increased investment, partly financed by FDI, is the main driver...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244556