This paper argues that better governance practices can reduce the costs, risks and uncertainty of financial … that net interest margins of banks are lower if various governance indicators are better. More cross-border lending also … governance …

This paper examines the effects of IMF financial assistance on economic governance in developing countries, based on … panel data analyses of perceived governance indicators. It uses a two-stage approach to address possible endogeneity issues … governance. Specifically, the paper finds statistically robust results that IMF concessional programs through the Poverty …

-income countries. In low-income countries, governance and also other considerations suggest that the primary channel is factor … from a reduction in unsustainable fiscal deficits because of governance-related factor productivity responses that increase …

structural reforms. Using India as an illustration, the paper discusses the trade-offs that need to be recognized in adopting a …

instruments of financial repression may be used for exchange rate management. The model is compared to the experience of India, a …

The government's ability to deliver inclusive growth crucially depends on the quality of governance. This paper reviews … the linkages between governance and inclusive growth, and key policies to improve governance. The policies include (1 …