The reform of fiscal policies and institutions lies at the heart of structural adjustment in developing countries. Although the immediate aim of such reform is to reduce fiscal imbalances to achieve macroeconomic stability, the long-term goal is to secure more durable improvements in fiscal...

Der Bericht analysiert den Zusammenhang zwischen Finanz- und Geldpolitik im Hinblick auf die Schaffung oder Vernichtung von Arbeitsplätzen. Aus internationaler Erfahrung unterscheidet man zwischen drei Arten des Policy-Mix. Strenge Arbeitsteilung zwischen Fiskal- und Geldpolitik, der Keynessche...

This paper seeks to draw lessons from the IMF’s experience in handling financial crises around the globe over the past ten years that are relevant to the challenges faced by countries in Latin America, especially in the wake of the recent crisis in Argentina. Experience suggests that...

This paper examines the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s 2003 Article IV Consultation, First Review Under the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF), and Request for Waiver of Performance Criteria. Through September 2002, overall performance under the PRGF-supported program was...