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International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012

This selected issues paper on Sudan was prepared by a staff team of the International Monetary Fund as background documentation for the periodic consultation with the member country. It is based on the information available at the time it was completed on September 7, 2012. The views expressed...

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Algeria: Selected Issues Paper

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2014

This Selected Issues paper discusses the need to meet Algeriaâ€™s fiscal challenges. Although Algeria enjoys substantial fiscal savings, fiscal policy is currently on an unsustainable path. Under current projections, Algeria will deplete its financial savings in the long term, leaving...

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Saudi Arabia; Selected Issues

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012

This chapter reviews developments in GDP over the past several decades. The analysis shows that accumulation of labor and capital explains the bulk of overall output growth since 1990, with changes in total factor productivity playing only a minor role. Moreover, while increases in total factor...

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Republic of Estonia; 2013 Article IV Consultation

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013

Estonia has succeeded in reducing its macroeconomic imbalances and vulnerabilities, but faces the challenge of preserving its hard-earned fiscal and financial stability and enhancing long-term growth prospects. In this regard, adopting a fully fledged medium-term fiscal framework can help assess...

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Romania; Selected Issues Paper

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2012

This paper on Romania was prepared by a staff team of the International Monetary Fund as background documentation for the periodic consultation with the member country. It is based on the information available at the time it was completed on September 13, 2012. The views expressed in this...

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Burkina Faso; Sixth Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility, Requests for Extension of the Arrangement, Modification of Continuous Performance Cr...

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013

This paper discusses Burkina Fasoâ€™s Sixth Review Under the Three-Year Arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility and Requests for Extension of the Arrangement, Modification of Continuous Performance Criterion, and Rephasing of Disbursement. Domestic revenue collection over performed...

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Bulgaria: Selected Issues Paper

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2014

This Selected Issues paper reviews recent developments in growth and employment in Bulgaria and highlights key … and financial stabilization in 1997. The global economic crisis had a major effect on Bulgarian growth and employment … its 2008 level. However, employment growth was negative during 2009â€“2012, and the first small uptick occurred only in …

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Netherlands; 2013 Article IV Consultation

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013

The Netherlands is an AAA euro area (EA) economy with significant private sector imbalances. The main policy challenge is to restore growth and manage downside risks while allowing for an orderly adjustment of private sector balance sheets. A focus on medium-term objectives will cement policy...

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Fiscal Policy and Employment in Advanced and Emerging Economies

International Monetary Fund - 2012

This paper discusses tax and expenditure policy reforms to raise employment. Using data for 58 advanced and emerging …. The focus is on incentives to increase labor demand and supply rather than on the impact of fiscal policy on employment … principles which should guide the design of country-specific fiscal reforms to boost employment. A comprehensive set of tables on …

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Brazil: Selected Issues

International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013

This Selected Issues paper analyzes pace of economic growth for Brazil. Moderating activity and stubbornly elevated inflation since 2010 have led to a reevaluation of Brazilâ€™s long-term potential growth rate. Growth accounting suggests that potential growth is probably lower than was...

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