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Republic of Poland; Staff Report for the 2012 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
This 2012 Article IV Consultation discusses that the economy of Poland fared well throughout the crisis. The growth was robust and well balanced in 2011. The banking sector remained profitable and well capitalized. Declining provisioning boosted profitability and the average capital adequacy...
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Mexico; Arrangement Under the Flexible Credit Line and Cancellation of the Current Arrangement
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
Strong economic fundamentals, robust policy framework, and a sustained track record of excellent policy implementation have facilitated the maintenance of orderly economic conditions in Mexico even amidst the substantial external volatility during the global crisis. Executive Directors welcomed...
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Managing Capital Inflows; What Tools to Use?
Ostry, Jonathan David; Ghosh, Atish R.; Habermeier, … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2011
Staff Discussion Notes showcase the latest policy-related analysis and research being developed by individual IMF staff and are published to elicit comment and to further debate. These papers are generally brief and written in nontechnical language, and so are aimed at a broad audience...
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Capital Account Liberalization and Financial Sector Stability
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2002
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Czech Koruna and Polish Zloty; Spot and Currency Option Volatility Patterns
Morales, Armando Méndez - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2001
Exchange rate flexibility has facilitated an impressively fast insertion of the Czech koruna and the Polish zloty into the global currency market. However, exchange rate volatility patterns differ: Lower volatility is observed for the koruna against the euro relative to the U.S. dollar, while...
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The Derivatives Market in South Africa; Lessons for Sub-Saharan African Countries
Adelegan, Olatundun Janet - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2009
, supporting capital inflows and helping market participants to price, unbundle and transfer risk. There are tight regulations on … asset allocations by insurance and pension funds to prevent excessive risk taking. The development of derivatives markets in …. Theiroverdependence on bank credit as a source of funding could be reduced and their management of seasonal risk could be improved through …
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Policy Responses to Capital Flows in Emerging Markets
Pradhan, Mahmood; Balakrishnan, Ravi; Baqir, Reza; … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2011
Staff Discussion Notes showcase the latest policy-related analysis and research being developed by individual IMF staff and are published to elicit comment and to further debate. These papers are generally brief and written in nontechnical language, and so are aimed at a broad audience...
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Mexico; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
This Selected Issues paper on Mexico presents econometric investigation of the cyclical determinants of remittances to Mexico. The aggregate U.S. business cycle is not necessarily relevant for remittances. Remittances to Mexico do show a significant relationship with employment conditions in...
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Mexico; Arrangement Under the Flexible Credit Line and Cancellation of the Current Arrangement: Staff Report; Staff Supplement; and Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
This paper discusses the Arrangement for Mexico Under the Flexible Credit Line (FCL) and Cancellation of the Current Arrangement. The recent upward trend in output in Mexico is expected to continue, leading to projected growth of 4 percent for 2010. Financial inflows are projected to gradually...
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Use of Soybean Futures Markets by Large Processing Firms
Gunnelson, Jerald A.; Farris, Paul L. - In: Agricultural Economics Research (1973) 2
Shares held by three large processing firms of open-interest futures positions in soybeans, soybean meal, and soybean oil varied substantially among commodities and individual contract months during 11)57-66. Concentration was frequently higher in soybean meal tllan in soybean oil, and lowest in...
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