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Libya; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
facilitate fuel and electricity subsidy reform, food subsidy reform should be undertaken. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011244740
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Jordan: Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2014
This Selected Issues paper investigates the macroeconomic impact of the Syria crisis on Jordan. It is indicated that the crisis: (1) had an overall negative impact on measured output growth—although anecdotal evidence suggests possibly a positive impact on output in the informal sector;...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011243054
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Made in Mexico: Energy Reform and Manufacturing Growth
Alvarez, Jorge; Valencia, Fabian - International Monetary Fund (IMF) - 2015
energy prices, we find electricity prices––relative to oil and gas––to be more important in the manufacturing process …, with a one standard deviation reduction in electricity prices leading to a 2.8 percent increase in manufacturing output …. Our estimated elasticities together with plausible reductions in electricity tariffs derived from the energy reform, could …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242302
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Bulgaria; Fourth Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement, Requests for Waiver of Applicability of Performance Criteria and Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, and Reque...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
Bulgaria's macroeconomic performance in the face of the prolonged slowdown in the EU has been impressive, but risks have intensified. The response of fiscal policy to these risks has been adequate. Plans to increase reliance on state enterprises to carry out public sector activities are...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005824945
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Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; Request for Stand-By Arrangement and Extension of Repurchase Expectations: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Press Release on the Executive Boar...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
This paper discusses the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia’s (FYR Macedonia) Request for a Stand-By Arrangement and Extension of Repurchase Expectations. The authorities have asked the IMF to support an ambitious program that includes structural reforms that address the root causes of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005824980
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Bulgaria; 2004 Article IV Consultation and Ex Post Assessment of Longer Term Program Engagement—Staff Reports; Staff Statement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Boa...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
This paper examines Bulgaria’s 2004 Article IV Consultation and Ex Post Assessment of Longer-Term Program Engagement. Foreign direct investment inflows have been strong, reserves are rising, and competitiveness appears broadly adequate. Fiscal policy has been tightened in 2003, as the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825073
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Iraq; Use of Fund Resources—Request for Emergency Post—Conflict Assistance—Staff Report; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Direc...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
This paper reviews Iraq’s Request for Emergency Post-Conflict Assistance (EPCA). The authorities’ main goals under the EPCA-supported program are to improve the general welfare of the Iraqi people and address Iraq’s external debt problem. The authorities’ program is...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825162
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Philippines; 2005 Post-Program Monitoring Discussions — Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executiv...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
The staff report for the Post-Program Monitoring highlights economic developments, fiscal policy, and monetary policy. The primary risk to the near-term outlook for the Philippine economy is that the prevailing state of uncertainty proves to be protracted and sidelines economic reforms. Adverse...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825293
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Trinidad and Tobago; Financial System Stability Assessment, including Reports on the Observance of Standards and Codes on the following topics, Banking Supervision, and Payment Sys...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
potential macroeconomic impact of a sharp fall in energy prices. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825460
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Kuwait; 2005 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
strong mainly on the expectation that world oil prices will decline only gradually. Reflecting sharply higher oil prices and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825472