Führt eine private Finanzierung von Infrastrukturprojekten zu größerer Wirtschaftlichkeit, oder ist dies nur eine Umgehung der Schuldenbremse? Für Alfons Weichenrieder, Universität Frankfurt, liegt der Verdacht nahe – so ökonomisch sinnvoll im Einzelfall der Einsatz eines Public Private...

In Ergänzung zu den Beiträgen im ifo Schnelldienst 22/2014 führt Steffen Kampeter, Bundesministerium der Finanzen, aus, dass bei entsprechenden Rahmenbedingungen die Mobilisierung privaten Kapitals für öffentliche Projekte sowohl für die öffentliche Hand als auch für die privaten...

In Ergänzung zu den Beiträgen im ifo Schnelldienst 22/2014 führt Steffen Kampeter, Bundesministerium der Finanzen, aus, dass bei entsprechenden Rahmenbedingungen die Mobilisierung privaten Kapitals für öffentliche Projekte sowohl für die öffentliche Hand als auch für die privaten...

The article considers questions of management of public-private partnerships abroad, mainly in the developed countries. It shows the role of the bodies of public management, their status; analyzes functions, powers and results of their activities.Results: now there is no system of PPP management...

Robust GDP growth, declining unemployment, low and stable inflation, and a string of fiscal and current account surpluses -- it's a record to be envied. These outcomes in Canada owe much to sound macroeconomic policies, as well as to a favorable external environment. This book focuses on these...

This review of financial sector regulation and supervision in the Kingdom of the Netherlands—Netherlands Antilles explains banking, insurance, and pension fund supervision. The Netherlands Antilles is resolved to remove the perception created by placement of the jurisdiction in the...

This paper documents developments in public sector pensions in Australia, and reports estimated unfunded liabilities associated with benefits promised to public sector employees. Australia's experience with public sector pensions is unusual - currently, the defence forces and the judiciary...

This 2005 Article IV Consultation for Ireland reports that economic performance has been impressive, owing in significant measure to sound policies. In line with the global cycle, growth picked up strongly in 2004. Rapid employment growth has been supported by immigration, so the unemployment...

This paper presents findings of Financial System Stability Assessment for the Netherlands, including Reports on the Observance of Standards and Codes on Banking Supervision, Securities Regulation, Insurance Regulation, and Corporate Governance. Overall, the financial system is sound, resilient...

The Austrian economy performed well, but long-term problems were unaddressed. Austria has weathered the slump well. The government's economic policy priorities and recent achievements have been commendable. Tax reform will help improve the economy's long-term growth potential. Successful reform...