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Weak versus strong net neutrality
Gans, Joshua - In: Journal of Regulatory Economics 47 (2015) 2, pp. 183-200
regulation (i.e., weak versus strong net neutrality) matters for such regulations to have real effects. In addition, we provide … there is unlikely to be any negative impact from such regulation on ISP investment. Counter to many claims, it is argued … here that ISP competition may not be a substitute for net neutrality regulation in bringing about these effects. Copyright …
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Human ultrasociality and the invisible hand: foundational developments in evolutionary science alter a foundational concept in economics
Wilson, David; Gowdy, John - In: Journal of Bioeconomics 17 (2015) 1, pp. 37-52
<Para ID="Par1">Advances in the study of social behavior require a revision in the economic concept of the invisible hand, which states that self-interested behavior leads to well-functioning societies without individuals having the welfare of the society in mind. Evolutionary theory shows that self-interest...</para>
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Structural Reforms, IMF Programs and Capacity Building; An Empirical Investigation
Arezki, Rabah; Quintyn, Marc; Toscani, Frederik G - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2012
This paper investigates the role that International Monetary Fund (IMF) programs and capacity building play in fostering structural reforms. To do so, we exploit two novel datasets on IMF capacity building and structural reforms available for over one hundred IMF member countries over the period...
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Fiscal Rules at a Glance; Country Details from a New Dataset
Budina, Nina; Kinda, Tidiane; Schaechter, Andrea; … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2012
This paper provides country-specific information on fiscal rules in use in 81 countries from 1985 to end-September 2012. It serves as background material and update of the July 2012 Working Paper “Fiscal Rules in Response to the Crisis—Toward the ‘Next Generation’...
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Education Attainment in Public Administration Around the World; Evidence from a New Dataset
Arezki, Rabah; Lui, Herbert; Quintyn, Marc; Toscani, … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2012
The paper provides a detailed description of a novel dataset on education attainment in public administrations covering the period 1981-2011 for 178 countries. The dataset uses information extracted from CVs for over 130,000 mid to senior level officials from mainly central banks and ministries...
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Indonesia; Implementation of the IOSCO Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
principles of securities regulation in Indonesia. The Capital Markets and Financial Institutions Supervisory Agency (BAPEPAM …-LK) has taken impressive steps to increase the transparency of regulation and to institute a comprehensive operational program …
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Australia; Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes (ROSC)—Summary Assessments
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
The main objective of the assessment was to analyze and observe the implementation of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Principles in Australia. The various responsibilities of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) were highlighted and the...
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United Kingdom; IOSCO Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation: Detailed Assessment of Implementation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
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.
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Republic of Palau; Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
This Selected Issues paper and Statistical Appendix describes Palau’s financial sector, its recent performance, and developments in regulatory reform. The paper considers illustrative scenarios of possible outcomes for public spending levels and growth under different assumptions with...
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Argentina; Detailed Assessment of Observance of IOSCO Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012
This assessment finds that Argentina has made significant progress to improve its securities regulatory system within the existing legal framework. This assessment finds areas that need to be improved. The reinforcement of supervision powers in accordance to international standards represents an...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242758