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The Relationship Between the Foreign Exchange Regime and Macroeconomic Performance in Eastern Africa
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
This study examines the relationship between the foreign exchange regime and macroeconomic performance in Eastern Africa. The study focuses on seven countries, five of which decisively liberalized their foreign exchange regimes. The study assesses the relationship between (i) growth and various...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010790391
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China's Growth and Integration into the World Economy; Prospects and Challenges
Prasad, Eswar - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2004
China’s transformation into a dynamic private-sector-led economy and its integration into the world economy have been among the most dramatic global economic developments of recent decades. This paper provides an overview of some of the key aspects of recent developments in China’s...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005252521
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Adopting Full Dollarization in Postconflict Economies; Would the Gains Compensate for the Losses in Liberia?
Schumacher, Liliana; Honda, Jiro - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2006
countries and Liberia's own experience with dollarization, we conclude that Liberia should not adopt full dollarization for the … following reasons: (i) the alleged benefits voiced by the proponents of dollarization, in terms of enhanced fiscal discipline … and faster economic growth, are not supported by the empirical evidence; (ii) dollarization would increase the Liberian …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005826401
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When and Why Worry About Real Exchange Rate Appreciation? The Missing Link Between Dutch Disease and Growth
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
We review the literature on Dutch disease, and document that shocks that trigger foreign exchange inflows (such as natural resource booms, surges in foreign aid, remittances, or capital inflows) appreciate the real exchange rate, generate factor reallocation, and reduce manufacturing output and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008777021
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Ukraine; First Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement, Requests for Waivers of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria, and Rephasing of Purchases Under the Arrangement: Staff Report;...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
Ukraine’s economic downturn has been sharper than originally envisaged, mostly reflecting the deterioration of the external environment. The staff report examines Ukraine’s first review under the Stand-By Arrangement, requests for Waivers of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria,...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242924
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Republic of Armenia; Second Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement, Request for Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, Modification of Performance Criteria, and Rephasing...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
This paper discusses key findings of the Second Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) for Armenia. The authorities met all quantitative performance criteria for end-June and end-September, with the exception of the end-September fiscal balance. All structural benchmarks for end-June and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244576
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Republic of Armenia; Request for Stand-By Arrangement-Staff Report; Staff Supplements and Statement; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
This paper discusses Armenia’s request for a Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) with exceptional access of 400 percent of quota. Given the urgency of the situation, the request is being considered under the Emergency Financing Mechanism. The new program aims to achieve the necessary external...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242536
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Colombia; 2007 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Staff Supplement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
Colombia’s economic performance has been strong, aided by sound economic policies. Structural reforms and prudent macroeconomic policy management has contributed to higher economic growth and lower inflation. Executive Directors commended the economic strategy, which has increased...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242760
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Georgia; 2009 Article IV Consultation and Second Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement: Staff Report; Press Release and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion;...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
This 2009 Article IV Consultation highlights that the fiscal deficit in Georgia widened markedly in 2008. The composition of spending improved from high defense and election outlays in the first half of the year to infrastructure and social spending in the second half. Executive Directors have...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242916
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Costa Rica; Request for Stand-By Arrangement: Staff Report; Staff Supplement and Statement; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
This paper discusses the request from Costa Rica for a Stand-By Arrangement (SBA). The program seeks to enable an orderly adjustment of the Costa Rican economy to an adverse external environment, while mitigating its adverse effects on growth and household incomes. To strengthen the external...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245783