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Economic Diversification in the GCC: Past, Present, and Future
Callen, Tim; Cherif, Reda; Hasanov, Fuad; Hegazy, Amgad; … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2014
Abstract: The economies of the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are heavily reliant on oil. Greater … needed in the future when oil revenues start to dwindle. The GCC countries have followed many of the standard policies that … economies—fixing these incentives is the “missing link†in the GCC countries’ diversification strategies. At present …
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Bridges for Development: Policies and Institutions for Trade and Integration
Devlin, Robert; Estevadeordal, Antoni; Taylor, Alan M.; … - Inter-American Development Bank
This book analyzes the role of trade as a central pillar of the structural reform process and a bridge to capturing the dynamic development forces of an increasingly globalized world economy.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010943486
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Impacto del Mercosur sobre el crecimiento económico de Argentina
Soledad Feal Z. - In: COYUNTURA ECONÓMICA (2011)
Este trabajo analiza, mediante técnicas de cointegración, si la conformación del MERCOSUR ha tenido un impacto positivo en latasa de crecimiento de Argentina. Así mismo, se estudia si el efecto de las exportaciones e importaciones intrabloque sobre el productodifiere. Si bien los resultados...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010945973
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Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC): 2013 Staff Report on Common Policies for Member Countries
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This paper focuses on common policies for member countries of Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC). It highlights that the fiscal stance should be more cautious in some countries where policy buffers are insufficient to withstand shocks. The recent easing of monetary policy...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244624
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People's Republic of China-Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; 2012 Article IV Consultation Discussions
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR)'s healthy labor market and supportive fiscal policy helped its domestic economy's resilience, while its gross domestic product (GDP) growth was marginally slow owing to its weak external environment. Its fiscal policy has been effective in...
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The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: Growth and Transformation Plan 2010/11-2014/15: Volume I
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
This strategic paper discusses Ethiopia’s growth and transformation plan (GTP) for the periods 2010/2011 and 2014/2015. The Ethiopian government’s main development agenda has been poverty eradication. The government has designed, and is implementing, strategies, policies, and plans...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244884
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People’s Republic of China; Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: 2007 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
Hong Kong has grown strongly as a result of its successful transformation from a manufacturing presence to a services hub over past decades. Executive Directors support the government’s commitment for the Linked Exchange Rate System. Hong Kong’s future as a financial center is...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245140
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South Africa; 2008 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussions; and Statement by the Executive Director for...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
This 2008 Article IV Consultation highlights that South Africa’s economic performance has strengthened in the last several years, with real GDP growing by 5–5½ percent in 2005–07, inflation declining to mid-single digits until recently, and employment growing steadily....
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Sweden; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This 2013 Article IV Consultation examines the performance of Sweden’s fiscal policies to counter effects of global financial crisis. Economic growth in Sweden has been moderate since global financial crisis of 2008–2009. The IMF report posits that with potential growth moderately...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245387
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Republic of Belarus; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
This Selected Issues Paper presents an analysis of Belarus-specific conditions and cross-country research, and proposes a roadmap for real-sector reforms. It highlights distortions resulting from the government’s interference in the economy, and presents an overview of economic benefits...
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