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Fiscal Monitor, April 2019
Curbing Corruption
The April 2019 edition of Fiscal Monitor is focused on two broad themes: fiscal policy in a fast-changing global economy and curbing corruption.
A Compass to Prosperity : The Next Steps of Euro Area Economic Integration »
Series: IMF Speeches
Author(s): International Monetary Fund
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date: 18 April 2018
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484349601.076
ISBN: 9781484349601
Keywords: Economic integration, Regional integration, Regional economic integration, Global Financial Crisis 2008-2009, Global financial crisis, 2008-2009, Capital markets, Effective banking supervision, Banking law, International banking, Banking
A speech delivered by the IMF's Managing Director Christine Lagarde at the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) as part of the Institute's Europe Lecture Series in Berlin, Germany, on March 26, 2018....
Regional Economic Outlook, October 2015: Western Hemisphere Department : Adjusting Under Pressure »
Series: Regional Economic Outlook
Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date: 07 October 2015
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513575209.086
ISBN: 9781513575209
Keywords: Trade integration, Fiscal consolidation, Commodity prices, Exchange rate flexibility, interest, trade, exchange, interest rates, financial development
Economies in the Western Hemisphere are generally seeing a slowdown in growth. The U.S. economy regained momentum after a slow start at the beginning of the year, while in Latin America and the Caribbean economic a...
Fiscal Monitor, April 2019 : Curbing Corruption »
Series: Fiscal Monitor
Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Fiscal Affairs Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date: 10 April 2019
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498302180.089
ISBN: 9781498302180
Keywords: Corruption, Corruption in politics. Economic aspects, Economic growth, Economic stabilization, Economic integration, Tax revenue, Fiscal policy, inclusive growth, global integration, fiscal outlook
This report discusses fiscal policies to prepare for the next downturn and foster long-term inclusive growth by adapting to changing demographics, advancing technology, and deepening global integration. It also cov...
Reaping the Benefits of Financial Globalization »
Series: Occasional Papers
Author(s): Giovanni Dell'Ariccia , Paolo Mauro , Andre Faria , Jonathan Ostry , Julian Di Giovanni , Martin Schindler , Ayhan Kose , and Marco Terrones
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date: 16 December 2008
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781589067486.084
ISBN: 9781589067486
Keywords: Economic growth, Financial management, Capital controls, Fiscal reforms, Fiscal stability, Risk management, financial globalization, financial integration, globalization, financial sector
Financial globalization has increased dramatically over the past three decades, particularly for advanced economies, while emerging market and developing countries experienced more moderate increases. Divergences a...
Regional Economic Outlook, April 2017, Western Hemisphere Department : Tale of Two Adjustments »
Series: Regional Economic Outlook
Author(s): International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date: 19 May 2017
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781475575224.086
ISBN: 9781475575224
Keywords: Economic integration, Economic growth, Development, Fiscal policy, Flexible exchange rates, Economic policy, Regional economics, emerge market economy, commodity price, emerge market
With the global economy gaining some momentum, economies of Latin America and the Caribbean are recovering from a recession at the regional level in 2016. This gradual improvement can be understood as tale of two a...
Toward A Fiscal Union for the Euro Area »
Source: Toward A Fiscal Union for the Euro Area
Volume/Issue: 2013/9
Series: Staff Discussion Notes
Author(s): Céline Allard , Petya Koeva Brooks , John Bluedorn , Fabian Bornhorst , Franziska Ohnsorge , and Katharine Christopherson Puh
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date: 25 September 2013
ISBN: 9781484307373
Keywords: Euro Area, Fiscal Union, Fiscal Integration, Fiscal Federalism, Fiscal Governance, Risk Sharing, fiscal risk, fiscal rules, fiscal discipline, fiscal policies,
This is on a highly topical issue and addresses a key policy issue for Europe—namely, reinforcing EMU institutional architecture along with the Banking Union. Some proposals have emerged in Europe, and it wi...
A Central Fiscal Stabilization Capacity for the Euro Area »
Source: A Central Fiscal Stabilization Capacity for the Euro Area
Volume/Issue: 2018/3
Series: Staff Discussion Notes
Author(s): Nathaniel Arnold , Bergljot Barkbu , H. Elif Ture , Hou Wang , and Jiaxiong Yao
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date: 26 March 2018
ISBN: 9781484348178
Keywords: Euro Area, Fiscal policy, Euro Area; Fiscal Integration; Macroeconomic Stabilization; Central fiscal capacity; Fiscal policy; Macroeconomic policy mix; Fiscal union;, Fiscal Integration, Macroeconomic Stabilization
This note outlines a concrete proposal for a euro area central fiscal capacity (CFC) that could help smooth both country-specific and common shocks. Specifically, it proposes a macroeconomic stabilization fund fina...
A Central Fiscal Stabilization Capacity for the Euro Area Technical Appendix »
Source: A Central Fiscal Stabilization Capacity for the Euro Area
Volume/Issue: 2018/3
Series: Staff Discussion Notes
Author(s): Nathaniel Arnold , Bergljot Barkbu , H. Elif Ture , Hou Wang , and Jiaxiong Yao
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date: 26 March 2018
ISBN: 9781484348178
Keywords: Euro Area, Fiscal policy, Euro Area; Fiscal Integration; Macroeconomic Stabilization; Central fiscal capacity; Fiscal policy; Macroeconomic policy mix; Fiscal union;, Fiscal Integration, Macroeconomic Stabilization
This note outlines a concrete proposal for a euro area central fiscal capacity (CFC) that could help smooth both country-specific and common shocks. Specifically, it proposes a macroeconomic stabilization fund fina...
West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) »
Source: West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) : Staff Report on Common Policies for Member Countries
Volume/Issue: 2012/59
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s): International Monetary Fund
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date: 22 March 2012
ISBN: 9781475502428
Keywords: regional integration, fiscal balance, public debt, monetary union
The staff report on discussions with regional institutions of the West African Economic and Monetary Union is presented. The region faced a number of challenges in 2011, with the intensification of the political cr...
Statement by Assimaidou Kossi Executive Director for WAEMU March 14, 2012 »
Source: West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) : Staff Report on Common Policies for Member Countries
Volume/Issue: 2012/59
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s): International Monetary Fund
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date: 22 March 2012
ISBN: 9781475502428
Keywords: regional integration, fiscal balance, public debt, monetary union
The staff report on discussions with regional institutions of the West African Economic and Monetary Union is presented. The region faced a number of challenges in 2011, with the intensification of the political cr...