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The Economic Reform Process in Russia
Odling-Smee, J. C. - 1993
Although various factors point to a more arduous and longer transition in Russia than in Eastern Europe, the broad … Russia needs external financial assistance, it must be willing and able to pursue economic policies that ensure that the …
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The Transition Economies After Ten Years
Fischer, Stanley - 2000
This paper summarizes the macroeconomic performance of the transition economies. We first review the initial conditions confronting these economies, the reform strategy that was proposed, and the associated controversies that arose a decade ago. We then account for the widely different outcomes,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014399915
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Corruption, Structural Reforms, and Economic Performance in the Transition Economies
Abed, George T. - 2000
Recent studies have highlighted the adverse impact of corruption on economic performance. This paper advances the hypothesis that corruption is largely a symptom of underlying weaknesses in public policies and institutions, a formulation that provides deeper insights into economic performance...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014399961
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Australia's linkages with China : prospects and ramifications of China's economic transition
Karam, Philippe; Muir, Dirk - 2018
China and Australia have increasingly strong links, especially through trade. These are driven by demand from China for … Australian commodities (coal and iron ore) and services (tourism and education). These links are influenced by China's transition …, three risks (both upside and downside) to China during this transition process are considered, focusing on their spillovers …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011866353
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The Evolving Role of Fiscal Policy in Centrally Planned Economies Under Reform : The Case of China
International Monetary Fund - 1989
Market-oriented economic reforms in centrally planned economies have altered the functions and objectives of key policy instruments, particularly in the case of fiscal policy. As a result of reform, economic management requires the use of “indirect” levers to regulate the behavior of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014396291
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Crouching beliefs, hidden biases : the rise and fall of growth narratives
Chérif, Réda; Engher, Marc; Hasanov, Fuad - 2020
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Economic Reform and Structural Adjustment in East European Industry
Borensztein, Eduardo - 1994
A consistent set of disaggregated industrial output data for four Eastern European countries is examined In order to determine the extent to which structural adjustment has taken place since the initiation of market-oriented reform. The latter created a massive relative price shock whose affects...
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Market-Oriented Reform of Foreign Trade in Planned Economies
International Monetary Fund - 1990
This paper reviews the main features of market-oriented foreign trade reforms in planned economies. It considers reform initiatives aimed at expanding enterprise autonomy and breaking up the state monopoly of foreign trade, modifying the exchange rate system, and reforming the domestic price...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014396296
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Working Paper 93/046 Vietnam : Reform and Stabilization, 1986-92
International Monetary Fund - 1993
The IMF Working Papers series is designed to make IMF staff research available to a wide audience. Almost 300 Working Papers are released each year, covering a wide range of theoretical and analytical topics, including balance of payments, monetary and fiscal issues, global liquidity, and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014396077
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Post-Covid-19 recovery and resilience : leveraging reforms for growth and inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa
Hong, Gee Hee; Igan, Deniz; Lee, Do - 2021
Covid-19 has exacerbated economic and social vulnerabilities across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). There is a risk that growth could be lower for longer, with a setback to development. Post-pandemic reforms thus become even more important, especially with constrained scope for fiscal and monetary...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012518323