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Politics, Government Size, and Fiscal Adjustment in Industrial Countries
Annett, Anthony - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2002
certain components of expenditure, such as transfers, and for the balance between labor and consumption taxation. There are … aggregates-encompassing the overall balance as well as expenditure and revenue and their various components-across 19 industrial … clear relationships between the type of political system and choice of tax and expenditure system. The paper also examines …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005599740
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Namibia; 2012 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This report reviews economic development of Namibia in the recent years after the global crisis. The country bounced back very well after the crisis. Namibia exhibited strong performance in the primary sectors, which has led to remarkable growth in the second half of 2012. The government has...
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The Gambia; Staff Report for the 2013 Article IV Consultation; Informational Annex; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for The...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This IMF Staff Report for the 2013 Article IV Consultation presents economic development and policies of Tthe Gambia. The IMF report shows that Tthe Gambia’s economy is picking up slowly from the past drought conditions. The Gambian Programme for Accelerated Growth and Employment (PAGE)...
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Senegal: Sixth Review Under the Policy Support Instrument and Request for Modification of an Assessment Criterion—Staff Report; Informational Annex; Press Release and Executive D...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2014
This paper discusses Senegal’s Sixth Review Under the Policy Support Instrument (PSI) and Request for Modification of an Assessment Criterion. GDP growth is on track to reach 4 percent in 2013 and is projected to increase to 4.6 percent in 2014. Inflation has been declining, following a...
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Burkina Faso; Ex Post Assessment of Longer-Term Program Engagement—An Update
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This paper discusses Burkina Faso’s ex-post assessment of longer-term program engagement. Economic growth has fluctuated above regional standards, averaging 5.3 percent between 2007 and 2012. The improvements in the agricultural sector, as a result of authorities’ strong push for...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244618
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Senegal; Fifth Review Under the Policy Support Instrument and Request for Program Extension and Modification of Assessment Criteria—Staff Report; Debt Sustainability Analysis; In...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
sector. The authorities intend to accelerate reforms to improve the business environment by streamlining expenditure and by …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243807
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France; 2013 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This 2013 Article IV Consultation highlights that in a context of weakening economic conditions in Europe and sizeable fiscal consolidation and domestic policy uncertainty, the French economy flat lined in 2012. However, recent improvements in economic indicators support the expectation of a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242471
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Jamaica: Second Review Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This paper discusses Jamaica’s Second Review Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria. Program performance is on track despite the difficult economic environment. All end-September quantitative performance...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242884
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Republic of Equatorial Guinea: 2012 Article IV Consultation; Staff Report, Informational Annex, Public Information Notice, Statement by the Executive Director, Observations by the...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This 2012 Article IV Consultation highlights Equatorial Guinea’s economic developments and policies. The IMF report focuses on setting priorities that include strengthening fiscal institutions, developing public services, and enhancing governance to push the economic growth. The...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011245749
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Republic of Kosovo; Third Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement and Request for Waiver of Nonobservance of Criterion
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
Kosovo’s macroeconomic and financial policies have remained broadly on track. Progress continues to be made toward the key objectives, i.e., restoring a sustainable fiscal position and sufficient government cash buffers, anchoring fiscal policy, and enhancing the resilience of the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243035