This volume presents 18 recent IMF research studies on the causes and consequences of corruption, as well as how it can most effectively be combated to improve governance, increase economic growth, and reduce poverty. The authors examine how civil service wages affect corruption, the impact of...

This Tax Summary and Statistical Appendix for the Solomon Islands outlines the summary of various taxes. Residents are taxed on their worldwide income. Nonresidents are taxed on income sourced from the Solomon Islands. Both resident and nonresident investors undertaking commercial, economic,...

Technical Notes and Manuals are produced by IMF departments to expand the dissemination of their technical assistance advice. These papers present general advice and guidance, drawn in part from unpublished technical assistance reports, to a broader audience. This new series was launched in...

Dieses essential erklärt anschaulich die wirtschaftlichen Aufgaben eines Staates, das Leistungsangebot, die Sozialleistungen, Transfers und die Geld- und Fiskalpolitik. Der moderne Staat ist kein souveräner Herrscher über Menschen und Ressourcen, sondern in Zwänge eingeklemmt. Dazu gehören...