consequences of these different dynamics on the location, pace, sequence of reforms and the regime these reforms occur. …

This paper studies Morocco's growth and employment prospects in the context of a new growth model aimed at allowing the … automation of low-skilled jobs, to avoid falling into a middle-income trap. The first part reviews the growth model that Morocco … renewable energy), and implementing measures designed to promote women's participation in the labor force and reduce gender …

The governance of natural resource wealth is widely considered to constitute a key determinant in whether the … extraction of natural resources proves to be a blessing or a curse. What is meant by governance can span a wide range of … components, while the steps to achieving good governance remain subject to debate and uncertainty. In response to this challenge …

Immigration policy can have important net fiscal effects that vary by immigrants' skill level. But mainstream methods … equilibrium effects. Adjusted estimates of the positive net fiscal impact of average recent U.S. immigrants rise by a factor of 3 …

This paper examines the institutional arrangements of the macro-fiscal function in 16 African countries. Most … ministries of finance (MoFs) have established a macro-fiscal department or unit, but their functions, size, structure and outputs … macro-fiscal departments and identify common challenges in the countries reviewed. Some MoFs perform many macro-fiscal …

Immigration policy can have important net fiscal effects that vary by immigrants' skill level. But mainstream methods … equilibrium effects. Adjusted estimates of the positive net fiscal impact of average recent U.S. immigrants rise by a factor of 3 …

hierarchical contests and comparing the implications of centralized with decentralized governance. Increasing information available …. We show the potential existence of a poverty trap as a result of decentralization in taxation decisions. …