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"The Real Thing:" Nominal Price Rigidity of the Nickel Coke, 1886-1959
Levy, Daniel; Young, Andrew T. - Department of Economics, Bar Ilan University - 2004
We report that the price of a 6.5oz Coke was 5¢ from 1886 until 1959. Thus, we are documenting a nominal price rigidity … Coke, nevertheless, remained unchanged. We find that this unusual rigidity is best explained by (1) a contract between the … the nickel Coke phenomenon is discussed in the context of Nickel and Dime Stores, which were popular in the US in the late …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008465859
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Information Asymmetry and Economic Concentration: The case of hens and eggs in eastern Indonesia
Kristiansen, Stein - Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), United Nations - 2003
egg production is mainly a question of competence, and policy recommendations include improved dissemination of …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005755002
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Republic of Congo; Statistical Annex
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 1996
In recent years, the IMF has released a growing number of reports and other documents covering economic and financial developments and trends in member countries. Each report, prepared by a staff team after discussions with government officials, is published at the option of the member country.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005824917
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Brunei Darussalam; Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
In recent years, the IMF has released a growing number of reports and other documents covering economic and financial developments and trends in member countries. Each report, prepared by a staff team after discussions with government officials, is published at the option of the member country.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825182
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United Arab Emirates; 2004 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for the United...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2004
This 2004 Article IV Consultation highlights that the macroeconomic performance of United Arab Emirates is estimated to have been strong in 2003, reflecting favorable developments in the oil market, higher oil production, and prices. Non Hydrocarbon real GDP growth is estimated to have remained...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825324
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Syrian Arab Republic; Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
In recent years, the IMF has released a growing number of reports and other documents covering economic and financial developments and trends in member countries. Each report, prepared by a staff team after discussions with government officials, is published at the option of the member country.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005825380
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United Republic of Tanzania; Third Review Under the Policy Support Instrument: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the...
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
Tanzania’s performance ranks among the best for non-oil exporting countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The 2008/09 budget will aim at maintaining hard-won fiscal stability in the face of large spending needs and uncertain financing. Tighter budget constraints highlight the need to further...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242490
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Republic of Congo; Staff-Monitored Program
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
Social and political stability has improved in Congo, but the security situation is fragile. Executive Directors welcomed the Staff-Monitored Program (SMP), which was designed to safeguard fiscal and external stability. They stressed the need for stabilizing the economy and pursuing structural...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242601
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Sri Lanka; Selected Issues
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2006
This paper attempts to assess the impact of the oil shock on South Asian economies, including Sri Lanka, as well as policy responses to deal with the shock, and the real income loss for low-income households if fuel subsidies were fully removed. The most important impact has been on the balance...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242713
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United Arab Emirates; Statistical Appendix
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2009
In recent years, the IMF has released a growing number of reports and other documents covering economic and financial developments and trends in member countries. Each report, prepared by a staff team after discussions with government officials, is published at the option of the member country.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011242966