Volume/Issue: 2020/245
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Emmanouil Kitsios
,
João Tovar Jalles
, and
Genevieve Verdier
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
November
2020
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513561189.001
ISBN: 9781513561189
How can governments reduce the prevalence of cross-border tax fraud? This paper argues that the use of digital technologies offers an opportunity to reduce fraud and increase government revenue. Using data on intra...
Volume/Issue: 2020/245
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Emmanouil Kitsios
,
João Tovar Jalles
, and
Genevieve Verdier
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
November
2020
ISBN: 9781513561189
How can governments reduce the prevalence of cross-border tax fraud? This paper argues that the use of digital technologies offers an opportunity to reduce fraud and increase government revenue. Using data on intra...
Volume/Issue: 2020/117
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Hang Banh
,
Philippe Wingender
, and
Cheikh Gueye
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
03
July
2020
ISBN: 9781513542300
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented collapse in global economic activity and trade. The crisis has also highlighted the role played by global value chains (GVC), with countries facing shortages of com...
Volume/Issue: 2020/117
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Hang Banh
,
Philippe Wingender
, and
Cheikh Gueye
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
03
July
2020
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513542300.001
ISBN: 9781513542300
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented collapse in global economic activity and trade. The crisis has also highlighted the role played by global value chains (GVC), with countries facing shortages of com...
Volume/Issue: 2020/12
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
22
January
2020
ISBN: 9781513526881
This 2019 Article IV Consultation with Estonia discusses that the outlook is favorable for the near term, however, for slower economic activity for the medium term. Th economy has performed well in recent years, su...
Volume/Issue: 2020/12
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
22
January
2020
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513526881.002
ISBN: 9781513526881
This 2019 Article IV Consultation with Estonia discusses that the outlook is favorable for the near term, however, for slower economic activity for the medium term. Th economy has performed well in recent years, su...
Volume/Issue: 2020/13
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
22
January
2020
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513526911.002
ISBN: 9781513526911
This Selected Issues paper on Estonia examines impact of assessing competitiveness and exposure to shocks integrating global value chains (GVCs). This paper strengthens the analytical underpinnings of competitivene...
Volume/Issue: 2020/12
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
22
January
2020
ISBN: 9781513526881
This 2019 Article IV Consultation with Estonia discusses that the outlook is favorable for the near term, however, for slower economic activity for the medium term. Th economy has performed well in recent years, su...
Volume/Issue: 2020/13
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
22
January
2020
ISBN: 9781513526911
This Selected Issues paper on Estonia examines impact of assessing competitiveness and exposure to shocks integrating global value chains (GVCs). This paper strengthens the analytical underpinnings of competitivene...
Volume/Issue: 2020/13
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
22
January
2020
ISBN: 9781513526911
This Selected Issues paper on Estonia examines impact of assessing competitiveness and exposure to shocks integrating global value chains (GVCs). This paper strengthens the analytical underpinnings of competitivene...
Volume/Issue: 2020/13
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
22
January
2020
ISBN: 9781513526911
This Selected Issues paper on Estonia examines impact of assessing competitiveness and exposure to shocks integrating global value chains (GVCs). This paper strengthens the analytical underpinnings of competitivene...
Volume/Issue: 2020/12
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
22
January
2020
ISBN: 9781513526881
This 2019 Article IV Consultation with Estonia discusses that the outlook is favorable for the near term, however, for slower economic activity for the medium term. Th economy has performed well in recent years, su...
Volume/Issue: 2020/12
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
22
January
2020
ISBN: 9781513526881
This 2019 Article IV Consultation with Estonia discusses that the outlook is favorable for the near term, however, for slower economic activity for the medium term. Th economy has performed well in recent years, su...
Volume/Issue: 2019/152
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Fiscal Affairs Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
03
June
2019
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498318235.002
ISBN: 9781498318235
This Technical Assistance Report on the Republic of Estonia highlights that public investment is a priority spending area, and Estonia is seeking to strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of its capital expend...
Volume/Issue: 2019/152
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Fiscal Affairs Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
03
June
2019
ISBN: 9781498318235
This Technical Assistance Report on the Republic of Estonia highlights that public investment is a priority spending area, and Estonia is seeking to strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of its capital expend...
Volume/Issue: 2019/86
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Torsten Wezel
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
01
May
2019
ISBN: 9781498312097
This paper discusses issues in calibrating the countercyclical capital buffer (CCB) based on a sample of EU countries. It argues that the main indicator for buffer decisions under the Basel III framework, the credi...
Volume/Issue: 2019/86
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Torsten Wezel
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
01
May
2019
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498312097.001
ISBN: 9781498312097
This paper discusses issues in calibrating the countercyclical capital buffer (CCB) based on a sample of EU countries. It argues that the main indicator for buffer decisions under the Basel III framework, the credi...
Series: Regional Economic Outlook
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
08
November
2018
ISBN: 9781484375402
Activity continued to expand in the first half of 2018, but at a slower-than-expected pace, mainly in advanced Europe. The external environment has become less supportive, with slow...
Series: Regional Economic Outlook
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
08
November
2018
ISBN: 9781484375402
Economic activity continued to expand in the first half of 2018, albeit at a slower-than-expected pace, mainly in advanced Europe. Domestic demand, supported by stronger employment...
Series: Regional Economic Outlook
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
08
November
2018
ISBN: 9781484375402
This chapter documents the increasing use of macroprudential policies (MaPPs) in Europe in recent years to build financial resilience, contain general and sectoral credit growth, an...
Series: Regional Economic Outlook
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
08
November
2018
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484375402.086
ISBN: 9781484375402
Economic activity continued to expand
in the first half of 2018, albeit at a slower-than-expected pace, mainly in
advanced Europe. Domestic demand, supported by stronger employment and wages,
remains the main engin...
Series: Regional Economic Outlook
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
08
November
2018
ISBN: 9781484375402
Economic activity continued to expand
in the first half of 2018, albeit at a slower-than-expected pace, mainly in
advanced Europe. Domestic demand, supported by stronger employment and wages,
remains the main engin...
Volume/Issue: 2018/125
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
24
May
2018
ISBN: 9781484357293
This 2018 Article IV Consultation highlights that the economy of Estonia is gathering steam after several years of subdued growth. Real GDP grew by 4.9 percent in 2017, more than double the rate achieved a year ear...
Volume/Issue: 2018/125
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
24
May
2018
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484357293.002
ISBN: 9781484357293
This 2018 Article IV Consultation highlights that the economy of Estonia is gathering steam after several years of subdued growth. Real GDP grew by 4.9 percent in 2017, more than double the rate achieved a year ear...
Volume/Issue: 2018/126
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
24
May
2018
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484357354.002
ISBN: 9781484357354
This Selected Issues paper analyzes the drivers of wage growth and inflation in Estonia. The analysis reveals that the role played by the inflation and inflation expectations in Estonia is different from those of t...
Volume/Issue: 2018/126
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
24
May
2018
ISBN: 9781484357354
This Selected Issues paper analyzes the drivers of wage growth and inflation in Estonia. The analysis reveals that the role played by the inflation and inflation expectations in Estonia is different from those of t...
Volume/Issue: 2018/126
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
24
May
2018
ISBN: 9781484357354
This Selected Issues paper analyzes the drivers of wage growth and inflation in Estonia. The analysis reveals that the role played by the inflation and inflation expectations in Estonia is different from those of t...
Volume/Issue: 2018/126
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
24
May
2018
ISBN: 9781484357354
This Selected Issues paper analyzes the drivers of wage growth and inflation in Estonia. The analysis reveals that the role played by the inflation and inflation expectations in Estonia is different from those of t...
Volume/Issue: 2018/125
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
24
May
2018
ISBN: 9781484357293
This 2018 Article IV Consultation highlights that the economy of Estonia is gathering steam after several years of subdued growth. Real GDP grew by 4.9 percent in 2017, more than double the rate achieved a year ear...
Volume/Issue: 2018/125
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
24
May
2018
ISBN: 9781484357293
This 2018 Article IV Consultation highlights that the economy of Estonia is gathering steam after several years of subdued growth. Real GDP grew by 4.9 percent in 2017, more than double the rate achieved a year ear...
Volume/Issue: 2017/9
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
January
2017
ISBN: 9781475565881
This 2016 Article IV Consultation highlights that Estonia's recent growth has been subdued. Labor productivity and external competitiveness have weakened. Growth in 2016 is estimated at only 1.3 percent, driven mai...
Volume/Issue: 2017/9
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
January
2017
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781475565881.002
ISBN: 9781475565881
This 2016 Article IV Consultation highlights that Estonia's recent growth has been subdued. Labor productivity and external competitiveness have weakened. Growth in 2016 is estimated at only 1.3 percent, driven mai...
Volume/Issue: 2017/10
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
January
2017
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781475565911.002
ISBN: 9781475565911
This Selected Issues paper examines the impact of fast unit labor cost (ULC) growth in Estonia. ULCs in Estonia have now reached a level at which further unmitigated wage growth risks material damage to competitive...
Volume/Issue: 2017/10
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
January
2017
ISBN: 9781475565911
This Selected Issues paper examines the impact of fast unit labor cost (ULC) growth in Estonia. ULCs in Estonia have now reached a level at which further unmitigated wage growth risks material damage to competitive...
Volume/Issue: 2017/10
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
January
2017
ISBN: 9781475565911
This Selected Issues paper examines the impact of fast unit labor cost (ULC) growth in Estonia. ULCs in Estonia have now reached a level at which further unmitigated wage growth risks material damage to competitive...
Volume/Issue: 2017/9
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
January
2017
ISBN: 9781475565881
This 2016 Article IV Consultation highlights that Estonia's recent growth has been subdued. Labor productivity and external competitiveness have weakened. Growth in 2016 is estimated at only 1.3 percent, driven mai...
Volume/Issue: 2017/9
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
January
2017
ISBN: 9781475565881
This 2016 Article IV Consultation highlights that Estonia's recent growth has been subdued. Labor productivity and external competitiveness have weakened. Growth in 2016 is estimated at only 1.3 percent, driven mai...
Volume/Issue: 2017/9
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
January
2017
ISBN: 9781475565881
This 2016 Article IV Consultation highlights that Estonia's recent growth has been subdued. Labor productivity and external competitiveness have weakened. Growth in 2016 is estimated at only 1.3 percent, driven mai...
Volume/Issue: 2015/336
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
14
December
2015
ISBN: 9781513524788
This 2015 Article IV Consultation highlights that Estonia's economic growth has slowed following the rebound from the deep recession in 2009. Although Estonia's economic and institutional fundamentals are among the...
Volume/Issue: 2015/336
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
14
December
2015
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513524788.002
ISBN: 9781513524788
This 2015 Article IV Consultation highlights that Estonia's economic growth has slowed following the rebound from the deep recession in 2009. Although Estonia's economic and institutional fundamentals are among the...
Volume/Issue: 2015/337
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
14
December
2015
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498377553.002
ISBN: 9781498377553
This Selected Issues paper analyzes income convergence and medium-term growth potential for Estonia. Estonia's potential growth is projected to average some 3 percent over the next five years and 2.75 percent over...
Volume/Issue: 2015/337
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
14
December
2015
ISBN: 9781498377553
This Selected Issues paper analyzes income convergence and medium-term growth potential for Estonia. Estonia's potential growth is projected to average some 3 percent over the next five years and 2.75 percent over...
Volume/Issue: 2015/336
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
14
December
2015
ISBN: 9781513524788
This 2015 Article IV Consultation highlights that Estonia's economic growth has slowed following the rebound from the deep recession in 2009. Although Estonia's economic and institutional fundamentals are among the...
Volume/Issue: 2015/336
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
14
December
2015
ISBN: 9781513524788
This 2015 Article IV Consultation highlights that Estonia's economic growth has slowed following the rebound from the deep recession in 2009. Although Estonia's economic and institutional fundamentals are among the...
Volume/Issue: 2015/67
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Luc Eyraud
, and
Tao Wu
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
24
March
2015
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484300282.001
ISBN: 9781484300282
The paper contributes to the discussions on fiscal governance in Europe. It takes stock of recent reforms, identifies areas for further progress, and discusses a menu of policy options for the medium-term. The issu...
Volume/Issue: 2015/67
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Luc Eyraud
, and
Tao Wu
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
24
March
2015
ISBN: 9781484300282
The paper contributes to the discussions on fiscal governance in Europe. It takes stock of recent reforms, identifies areas for further progress, and discusses a menu of policy options for the medium-term. The issu...
Volume/Issue: 2015/9
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Mike Seiferling
, and
Shamsuddin Tareq
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
22
January
2015
ISBN: 9781498353953
Stock-flow adjustments are typically measured as the difference between changes in gross debt and deficits. These are interpreted as a proxy for unexplained fiscal discrepancies, and often associated with a lack of...
Volume/Issue: 2015/9
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Mike Seiferling
, and
Shamsuddin Tareq
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
22
January
2015
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498353953.001
ISBN: 9781498353953
Stock-flow adjustments are typically measured as the difference between changes in gross debt and deficits. These are interpreted as a proxy for unexplained fiscal discrepancies, and often associated with a lack of...
Volume/Issue: 2014/153
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Christian Ebeke
, and
Greetje Everaert
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
19
August
2014
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498317207.001
ISBN: 9781498317207
While the unemployment rate in the Baltics has fallen sharply from its crisis-peaks, it remains close to double digits. This paper estimates the structural component of the jobless rate in the three Baltic countrie...
Volume/Issue: 2014/153
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Christian Ebeke
, and
Greetje Everaert
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
19
August
2014
ISBN: 9781498317207
While the unemployment rate in the Baltics has fallen sharply from its crisis-peaks, it remains close to double digits. This paper estimates the structural component of the jobless rate in the three Baltic countrie...
Volume/Issue: 2014/131
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Joong Kang
, and
Jay Shambaugh
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
22
July
2014
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498364713.001
ISBN: 9781498364713
The euro area periphery countries and the Baltic countries, which had large current account deficits in the run-up to the crisis, needed adjustment of relative prices to achieve both internal and external balances....
Volume/Issue: 2014/131
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Joong Kang
, and
Jay Shambaugh
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
22
July
2014
ISBN: 9781498364713
The euro area periphery countries and the Baltic countries, which had large current account deficits in the run-up to the crisis, needed adjustment of relative prices to achieve both internal and external balances....
Volume/Issue: 2014/133
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Fiscal Affairs Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
23
May
2014
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498370110.002
ISBN: 9781498370110
This Technical Assistance Report discusses results of applying the Revenue Administration Gap Analysis Program Value-added Tax (VAT) gap estimation methodology to Estonia for 2007-2012. It highlights that between 2...
Volume/Issue: 2014/133
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Fiscal Affairs Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
23
May
2014
ISBN: 9781498370110
This Technical Assistance Report discusses results of applying the Revenue Administration Gap Analysis Program Value-added Tax (VAT) gap estimation methodology to Estonia for 2007-2012. It highlights that between 2...
Volume/Issue: 2014/117
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
08
May
2014
ISBN: 9781484378267
This Selected Issues paper focuses on the Baltic model, Baltic-Nordic links, and convergence. The Baltic countries form a distinct group within a tightly integrated Nordic-Baltic region. They are following similar...
Volume/Issue: 2014/117
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
08
May
2014
ISBN: 9781484378267
This Selected Issues paper focuses on the Baltic model, Baltic-Nordic links, and convergence. The Baltic countries form a distinct group within a tightly integrated Nordic-Baltic region. They are following similar...
Volume/Issue: 2014/117
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
08
May
2014
ISBN: 9781484378267
This Selected Issues paper focuses on the Baltic model, Baltic-Nordic links, and convergence. The Baltic countries form a distinct group within a tightly integrated Nordic-Baltic region. They are following similar...
Volume/Issue: 2014/117
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
08
May
2014
ISBN: 9781484378267
This Selected Issues paper focuses on the Baltic model, Baltic-Nordic links, and convergence. The Baltic countries form a distinct group within a tightly integrated Nordic-Baltic region. They are following similar...
Volume/Issue: 2014/116
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
08
May
2014
ISBN: 9781484377741
This 2014 Cluster Consultation report examines common themes and challenges facing the three Baltic countries-Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. It identifies common features and common challenges, and discusses polic...
Volume/Issue: 2014/112
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
08
May
2014
ISBN: 9781484373118
This 2014 Article IV Consultation highlights that in 2013, Estonia's recovery from the crisis continued but at a slower pace. Real GDP growth was 0.8 percent, with private consumption providing the main support, al...
Volume/Issue: 2014/116
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
08
May
2014
ISBN: 9781484377741
This 2014 Cluster Consultation report examines common themes and challenges facing the three Baltic countries-Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. It identifies common features and common challenges, and discusses polic...
Volume/Issue: 2014/117
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
08
May
2014
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484378267.006
ISBN: 9781484378267
This Selected Issues paper focuses on the Baltic model, Baltic-Nordic links, and convergence. The Baltic countries form a distinct group within a tightly integrated Nordic-Baltic region. They are following similar...
Volume/Issue: 2014/116
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
08
May
2014
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484377741.002
ISBN: 9781484377741
This 2014 Cluster Consultation report examines common themes and challenges facing the three Baltic countries-Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. It identifies common features and common challenges, and discusses polic...
Volume/Issue: 2014/112
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
08
May
2014
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484373118.002
ISBN: 9781484373118
This 2014 Article IV Consultation highlights that in 2013, Estonia's recovery from the crisis continued but at a slower pace. Real GDP growth was 0.8 percent, with private consumption providing the main support, al...
Volume/Issue: 2014/112
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
08
May
2014
ISBN: 9781484373118
This 2014 Article IV Consultation highlights that in 2013, Estonia's recovery from the crisis continued but at a slower pace. Real GDP growth was 0.8 percent, with private consumption providing the main support, al...
Volume/Issue: 2014/112
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
08
May
2014
ISBN: 9781484373118
This 2014 Article IV Consultation highlights that in 2013, Estonia's recovery from the crisis continued but at a slower pace. Real GDP growth was 0.8 percent, with private consumption providing the main support, al...
Volume/Issue: 2014/116
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
08
May
2014
ISBN: 9781484377741
This 2014 Cluster Consultation report examines common themes and challenges facing the three Baltic countries-Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. It identifies common features and common challenges, and discusses polic...
Volume/Issue: 2014/112
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
08
May
2014
ISBN: 9781484373118
This 2014 Article IV Consultation highlights that in 2013, Estonia's recovery from the crisis continued but at a slower pace. Real GDP growth was 0.8 percent, with private consumption providing the main support, al...
Volume/Issue: 2013/169
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Joong Kang
, and
Jay Shambaugh
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
17
July
2013
ISBN: 9781475594270
Explanations of the large current account deficits for the euro area periphery and the Baltics in the run up to the crisis revolve around two main factors: deteriorating export performance or demand driven booms. W...
Volume/Issue: 2013/169
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Joong Kang
, and
Jay Shambaugh
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
17
July
2013
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781475594270.001
ISBN: 9781475594270
Explanations of the large current account deficits for the euro area periphery and the Baltics in the run up to the crisis revolve around two main factors: deteriorating export performance or demand driven booms. W...
Volume/Issue: 2013/114
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
May
2013
ISBN: 9781484310380
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...
Volume/Issue: 2013/114
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
May
2013
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484310380.002
ISBN: 9781484310380
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...
Volume/Issue: 2013/114
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
May
2013
ISBN: 9781484310380
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...
Volume/Issue: 2013/114
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
May
2013
ISBN: 9781484310380
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...
Volume/Issue: 2013/114
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
May
2013
ISBN: 9781484310380
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...
Volume/Issue: 2013/30
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
28
January
2013
ISBN: 9781475526677
The IMF has approved an exceptional access Stand-By Arrangement for Latvia. The program is part of a coordinated international effort that has improved financial and economic stability. By early 2008, the fast grow...
Volume/Issue: 2013/30
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
28
January
2013
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781475526677.002
ISBN: 9781475526677
The IMF has approved an exceptional access Stand-By Arrangement for Latvia. The program is part of a coordinated international effort that has improved financial and economic stability. By early 2008, the fast grow...
Volume/Issue: 2013/30
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
28
January
2013
ISBN: 9781475526677
The IMF has approved an exceptional access Stand-By Arrangement for Latvia. The program is part of a coordinated international effort that has improved financial and economic stability. By early 2008, the fast grow...
Volume/Issue: 2013/30
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
28
January
2013
ISBN: 9781475526677
The IMF has approved an exceptional access Stand-By Arrangement for Latvia. The program is part of a coordinated international effort that has improved financial and economic stability. By early 2008, the fast grow...
Volume/Issue: 2012/201
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Frank Eich
,
Mauricio Soto
, and
Charleen Gust
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
01
August
2012
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781475505511.001
ISBN: 9781475505511
Pension reform is a key policy challenge in Russia. This paper examines how pension spending could increase in Russia in the absence of reforms, quantifies the impact of some recent proposals, and suggests some alt...
Volume/Issue: 2012/201
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Frank Eich
,
Mauricio Soto
, and
Charleen Gust
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
01
August
2012
ISBN: 9781475505511
Pension reform is a key policy challenge in Russia. This paper examines how pension spending could increase in Russia in the absence of reforms, quantifies the impact of some recent proposals, and suggests some alt...
Volume/Issue: 2012/171
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
16
July
2012
ISBN: 9781475506488
This collection of papers presents the First Post-Program Monitoring Discussions focusing on economic development in the Republic of Latvia. Latvia successfully completed its EU-IMF-supported program in December 20...
Volume/Issue: 2012/171
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
16
July
2012
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781475506488.002
ISBN: 9781475506488
This collection of papers presents the First Post-Program Monitoring Discussions focusing on economic development in the Republic of Latvia. Latvia successfully completed its EU-IMF-supported program in December 20...
Volume/Issue: 2012/171
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
16
July
2012
ISBN: 9781475506488
This collection of papers presents the First Post-Program Monitoring Discussions focusing on economic development in the Republic of Latvia. Latvia successfully completed its EU-IMF-supported program in December 20...
Volume/Issue: 2012/171
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
16
July
2012
ISBN: 9781475506488
This collection of papers presents the First Post-Program Monitoring Discussions focusing on economic development in the Republic of Latvia. Latvia successfully completed its EU-IMF-supported program in December 20...
Volume/Issue: 2012/39
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Anke Weber
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
01
January
2012
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781463933821.001
ISBN: 9781463933821
Over the past three decades, large and persistent discrepancies between the annual change in public debt and the budget deficit, so-called stock-flow adjustments, were a prominent feature of debt dynamics in many e...
Volume/Issue: 2012/39
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Anke Weber
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
01
January
2012
ISBN: 9781463933821
Over the past three decades, large and persistent discrepancies between the annual change in public debt and the budget deficit, so-called stock-flow adjustments, were a prominent feature of debt dynamics in many e...
Volume/Issue: 2011/333
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
29
November
2011
ISBN: 9781463925895
The staff report for the 2011 Article IV Consultation concluded that a vibrant recovery marked Estonia's first year in the euro area, albeit amid nascent tensions. The economy's strong rebound has been grounded in...
Volume/Issue: 2011/333
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
29
November
2011
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781463925895.002
ISBN: 9781463925895
The staff report for the 2011 Article IV Consultation concluded that a vibrant recovery marked Estonia's first year in the euro area, albeit amid nascent tensions. The economy's strong rebound has been grounded in...
Volume/Issue: 2011/336
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
29
November
2011
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781463925925.002
ISBN: 9781463925925
This paper focuses on targeted detailed assessment of observance of the Basel Core Principles for effective banking supervision. The selection of the principles to be reassessed was made by the mission team based o...
Volume/Issue: 2011/333
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
29
November
2011
ISBN: 9781463925895
The staff report for the 2011 Article IV Consultation concluded that a vibrant recovery marked Estonia's first year in the euro area, albeit amid nascent tensions. The economy's strong rebound has been grounded in...
Volume/Issue: 2011/333
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
29
November
2011
ISBN: 9781463925895
The staff report for the 2011 Article IV Consultation concluded that a vibrant recovery marked Estonia's first year in the euro area, albeit amid nascent tensions. The economy's strong rebound has been grounded in...
Volume/Issue: 2011/336
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
29
November
2011
ISBN: 9781463925925
This paper focuses on targeted detailed assessment of observance of the Basel Core Principles for effective banking supervision. The selection of the principles to be reassessed was made by the mission team based o...
Volume/Issue: 2011/154
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Martin Schindler
, and
Mariya Aleksynska
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
01
July
2011
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781455290673.001
ISBN: 9781455290673
This paper documents a new database of labor market regulations during 1980-2005 in 91 countries, including low-, middle- and high-income countries, and contains information on unemployment insurance systems, minim...
Volume/Issue: 2011/154
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Martin Schindler
, and
Mariya Aleksynska
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
01
July
2011
ISBN: 9781455290673
This paper documents a new database of labor market regulations during 1980-2005 in 91 countries, including low-, middle- and high-income countries, and contains information on unemployment insurance systems, minim...
Volume/Issue: 2011/126
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
08
June
2011
ISBN: 9781455277568
Strong policy implementation under the Stand By-Arrangement (SBA) has contributed to Latvia's economic recovery and put attainment of Maastricht criteria for euro adoption within reach. The government has continue...
Volume/Issue: 2011/126
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
08
June
2011
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781455277568.002
ISBN: 9781455277568
Strong policy implementation under the Stand By-Arrangement (SBA) has contributed to Latvia's economic recovery and put attainment of Maastricht criteria for euro adoption within reach. The government has continue...
Volume/Issue: 2011/126
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
08
June
2011
ISBN: 9781455277568
Strong policy implementation under the Stand By-Arrangement (SBA) has contributed to Latvia's economic recovery and put attainment of Maastricht criteria for euro adoption within reach. The government has continue...
Volume/Issue: 2011/126
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
08
June
2011
ISBN: 9781455277568
Strong policy implementation under the Stand By-Arrangement (SBA) has contributed to Latvia's economic recovery and put attainment of Maastricht criteria for euro adoption within reach. The government has continue...
Volume/Issue: 2011/126
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
08
June
2011
ISBN: 9781455277568
Strong policy implementation under the Stand By-Arrangement (SBA) has contributed to Latvia's economic recovery and put attainment of Maastricht criteria for euro adoption within reach. The government has continue...
