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We examine the properties of alternative monetary policy rules in response to large aid surges in low-income countries characterized by incomplete capital market integration and currency substitution. Using a dynamic stochastic general equilibrium model, we show that simple monetary rules that...
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In a surprisingly growing number of regions in Germany private "regional currencies" are issued as a cash substitute for the euro. Currently, these regional currencies are conceived almost exclusively as Schwundgeld (depreciative currency), which loses value on a predetermined timescale. This...
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A transactions model of the demand for multiple media of exchange is developed. Some results are expected, and others are both new and surprising. There are both extensive and intensive margins to currency substitution, and inflation may affect the two margins differently, leading to subtle...
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Albania has been partner of the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe and the EU Stabilisation and Association …. Albania has faced the challenge, but in many cases reform measures are not yet properly implemented. Macroeconomic …Albanien ist Partner im Stabilitätspakt für Südosteuropa und im Stabilisierungs- und Assoziierungsprozess der EU. Die …
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The paper uses up-to-date household data from two Northern-Albanian regions. It summarises socio-economic facts on taking up remunerative non-farm employment and identifies the determinants of non-farm income diversification at the farm household level based on a binary logistic regression....
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This study provides an empirical assessment of the competitiveness of Albanian dairy and wine production, based on specifically collected survey data. For both product groups, the analysis is carried out on two levels: farm level production of raw material and processing and manufacturing of the...
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improvements. In Albania, production and supply of electricity (for the time span of our analyzes) was controlled by KESH … Albania, and it is publicly run. Throughout the transition, supply of electricity, due to various technical and economic …, production and import of electricity in Albania. Our hypothesis is that before elections, electricity consumption may increase …
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