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Mauritius
Minoiu, Camelia - 2008
We assess the competitiveness of Mauritius in recent years using two approaches. First, we estimate the difference … analysis of structural competitiveness indicators and find that Mauritius often fares better on business …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012677660
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Impact of COVID-19 on Attitudes to Climate Change and Support for Climate Policies
Mohommad, Adil - 2022
This paper inquires into how individual attitudes to climate issues and support for climate policies have evolved in the context of the pandemic. Using data from a unique survey of 14,500 individuals across 16 major economies, this study shows that the experience of the COVID-19 pandemic...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014410903
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The Gambia
Sriram, Subramanian S. - 2009
This paper evaluates the demand for broad money (M2) in The Gambia for January 1988-June 2007. There appears to be a long-run relationship for demand for real M2, but the relationship is not stable. Exogenous output shocks, financial innovation, changes in income velocity, and inadequate data...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012677841
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Inflation and Monetary Policy in a Low-Income and Fragile State: The Case of Guinea
Carriere-Swallow, Yan - 2023
Inflation in low-income countries is often high and volatile, driven by external shocks. In addition, inflation in fragile states is affected by highly volatile domestic factors that complicate monetary policy's ability to deliver price stability. We estimate the drivers of inflation in Guinea...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015059498
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How Vulnerable is Sub-Saharan Africa to Geoeconomic Fragmentation?
Bolhuis, Marijn - 2024
This paper studies the potential effects of geoeconomic fragmentation (GEF) in the sub-Saharan Africa region (SSA) through quantifying potential long-term economic costs. The paper considers two alternative GEF scenarios in which trade relations are fully or partially curtailed across world...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10015058582
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Balance Sheet Vulnerabilities of Mauritius During a Decade of Shocks
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
After reviewing the economic reform strategy of Mauritius for the past 10 years in the face of several external shocks … conclude that from a BSA perspective, the macroeconomic vulnerabilities of Mauritius seem manageable, though vulnerabilities …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008560418
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Monetary Policy Transmission in Mauritius Using a VAR Analysis
Tsangarides, Charalambos G. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2010
monetary policy on output and prices for Mauritius, using data for 1999-2009. The results show that (i) an unexpected monetary … policy tightening-an increase in the Bank of Mauritius policy interest rate-leads to a decline in prices and output but the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008519482
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Reforming the Tax System to Promote Environmental Objectives; An Application to Mauritius
Parry, Ian W.H. - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2011
related to poor air quality, urban road congestion, and greenhouse gases. This paper takes a case study, focused on Mauritius …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009151204
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Inclusive Growth and the Incidence of Fiscal Policy in Mauritius; Much Progress, But More Could be Done
David, Antonio; Petri, Martin - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013
Using data from three household surveys, we review whether growth in Mauritius was inclusive and discuss the incidence … of public expenditures and taxes. Generally, Mauritius enjoys an even income distribution and low rates of poverty … is the main contributor to inequality in Mauritius. Social protection expenditures reduce poverty and inequality, but …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242301
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Mauritius The Drivers of Growth—Can the Past be Extended?
Svirydzenka, Katsiaryna; Petri, Martin - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
productivity. With policies capable of generating 5 percent growth, Mauritius could reach high-income status in 2021, 4 years …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011142138