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Economic Growth and Integration in Central America
Schipke, Alfred; Desruelle, Dominique - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2007
system development, sovereign debt vulnerabilities, and ways to sustain progress in reducing inflation by strengthening the …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005590924
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The Inhibition of Usury (Riba An-Nasi'ah) and the Economic Underdevelopment of the Muslim World
Salleh, Murizah Osman; Jaafar, Aziz; Ebrahim, M. Shahid - Bangor Business School, Bangor University - 2011
Premised on the finance-growth-poverty nexus, economic advancement of Muslim countries must be underpinned by a robust financial system. Nonetheless, this measure requires foremost demystifying the riba enigma. In this paper we develop a rational expectations model to study the riba injunction...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010836979
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Circuit theory and interest: A simple descriptive methodology for the allocation of debt
Kampen, Jan - In: Economic and Environmental Studies (E&ES) 12 (2012) 1, pp. 9-21
government sector (no taxes, no subsidies) and without banks granting household credit, firms end up with debt whenever they must … pay interest over their loans; and when people in addition make savings, the debt situation for firms deteriorates. Second … people, or all end up with debt whenever interests on credit are positive. It is concluded that a way out of the monetary …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010333154
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Circuit theory and interest : a simple descriptive methodology for the allocation of debt
Kampen, Jan - In: Economic and environmental studies : a journal for … 12 (2012) 1, pp. 9-21
government sector (no taxes, no subsidies) and without banks granting household credit, firms end up with debt whenever they must … pay interest over their loans; and when people in addition make savings, the debt situation for firms deteriorates. Second … people, or all end up with debt whenever interests on credit are positive. It is concluded that a way out of the monetary …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009769963
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Cambodia; 2007 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Supplement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This 2007 Article IV Consultation underlies that strong macroeconomic policies have enabled Cambodia to achieve impressive growth and make inroads into poverty. Supported by prudent fiscal and monetary policies that have strengthened the economy’s resilience to shocks, growth has averaged...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244160
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Côte d'Ivoire: Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative; Completion Point Document and Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative; Press Release
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
In April 2009, the Boards of Executive Directors of the International Development Association (IDA) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreed that Côte d’Ivoire had met the requirements for reaching the decision point under the Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC)...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244164
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Albania; 2010 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Albania
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
Albania enjoyed strong growth with comparatively benign external vulnerabilities before the crisis. Monetary policy provided timely support, and the exchange rate functioned as a shock absorber. However, policy buffers are now exhausted and must be rebuilt. Fiscal tightening has to be quickly...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244179
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Iraq; Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
In recent years, the IMF has released a growing number of reports and other documents covering economic and financial developments and trends in member countries. Each report, prepared by a staff team after discussions with government officials, is published at the option of the member country.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244215
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Niger; Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: 2005 Status Report
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
This paper discusses key findings of the 2005 Status Report on Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) on Niger. The report is based on an assessment of economic and financial performance and sectoral policy and strategy implementation in 2005. The findings reveal that implementation of the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244221
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Haiti; Enhanced Initiative for Heavily Indebted Poor Countries: Completion Point Document
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
This paper discusses Haiti’s progress under the Enhanced Initiative for Heavily Indebted Poor Countries. Substantial advances have been made toward meeting the four triggers not fully implemented, and the authorities are committed to further progress in the near future. These triggers...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244242