Search Results - subject:"FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY" - EconBiz

How much is a lot? : the maximum size of fiscal adjustments

Escolano, Julio; Jaramillo Echeverri, Laura; Mulas … - 2018

The sizeable fiscal consolidation required to stabilize the debt-to-GDP ratios in several countries in the aftermath of the global crisis raises a crucial question on its feasibility. To answer this question, we propose a methodology to identify historical fiscal adjustment episodes for...

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Fiscal Sustainability, Public Investment, and Growth in Natural Resource-Rich, Low-Income Countries; The Case of Cameroon

Samaké, Issouf; Muthoora, Priscilla S.; Versailles, Bruno - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013

significant contribution to growth, while maintaining fiscal sustainability. …This paper assesses the implications of the use of oil revenue for public investment on growth and fiscal … sustainability in Cameroon. We develop a dynamic stochastic general equilibrium model to analyze the effects of such investment on …

Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242196

The Day After Tomorrow; Designing an Optimal Fiscal Strategy for Libya

Caceres, Carlos; Cevik, Serhan; Fenochietto, Ricardo; … - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2013

threaten macroeconomic stability as well as fiscal sustainability and intergenerational equity. In three parts, this paper … provides an assessment of the cyclically adjusted fiscal stance, analyzes fiscal sustainability according the permanent income …

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Costa Rica; Selected Issues

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013

This article is a synopsis on Costa Ricaâ€™s international spillovers, potential estimates, fiscal challenges, and banking systems. Spillovers are originated by cross-country trade and financial linkages, and also by the impact of global fiscal consolidation. The banking sector has about...

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Qatar; Selected Issues

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013

flexibility and, at the same time, should be set to maintain consistency with long-term fiscal sustainability. …

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Canada; 2012 Article IV Consultation

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013

After recovering rapidly from the Great Recession, the Canadian economy has slowed down in 2012. Growth weakened in the first three quarters of 2012, and recent indicators have suggested that the pace of economic expansion remained subpar in the fourth quarter. The fiscal policy has continued to...

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Federated States of Micronesia; 2012 Article IV Consultation

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013

The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is highly dependent on external aid. Following a recession in FY2006â€“08, the FSM economy has grown by 2â€“2Â½ percent for FY2010 and FY2011. The economy remains dependent on the large public sector, although the fisheries and agriculture...

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Ireland; Fiscal Transparency Assessment

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013

This paper discusses Irelandâ€™s Fiscal Transparency Assessment. The Irish government has ambitious plans to improve further the timeliness, quality, and comprehensiveness of its budgets, statistics, and accounts. Ireland has the capacity and information to bring its fiscal transparency...

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Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC): 2013 Staff Report on Common Policies for Member Countries

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013

should be revised to limit pro-cyclicality and better ensure long-term fiscal sustainability of oil-rich countries. …

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Morocco; 2012 Article IV Consultation and First Review Under the Two-Year Precautionary and Liquidity Lineâ€”Staff Report; Public Information Notice and Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Morocco

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013

Moroccoâ€™s sound economic performance has been challenged by domestic and external shocks. The Precautionary and Liquidity Line (PLL) program is on track, and its design remains adequate. The fiscal consolidation and efforts to rebuild buffers and address medium-term challenges taken up by...

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