This Selected Issues paper describes labor market trends in Belarus and the role of labor market institutions in the … outcome. The paper examines the current status of the tax system in Belarus and assesses recent efforts to reform it. It … argues that the current tax system in Belarus is distortionary, and that it weakens the competitiveness of the economy. The …

assessment of vulnerabilities in the Belarusian banking system. Dollarization in Belarus is also discussed. In this paper, the …

This paper reviews economic developments in the Republic of Belarus during 1994–96. After several years of efforts at …

This paper describes economic developments in Belarus during 1992–94. The difficult economic situation facing Belarus …

The economic model of Belarus is increasingly untenable, resulting in poor policy outcomes. Strong and predictable … needed. The National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB) should tighten liquidity and stand ready to take further measures …

This paper focuses on the 2012 Article IV Consultation and Second Post-Program Monitoring Discussions with Belarus …

This Selected Issues Paper presents an analysis of Belarus-specific conditions and cross-country research, and proposes … paper also provides estimates of potential gains for Belarus from conducting structural reforms, and offers a blueprint for …

policies are also discussed. Illustrative examples from Belarus are presented …