The interest rate policy is one of the most significant economic policy instruments. Current evidence from developed countries, as well as from countries in transition, shows that the optimal interest rate policy is an essential precondition for achieving dynamic economic growth. Extremely low...

This book presents a timely and valuable review of key concepts, issues, experiences and emerging lessons relevant to budget support. It provides an overview of principal characteristics, expectations and concerns related to budget support, key design and implementation issues, as well as some...