Volume/Issue: 2020/38
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
07
February
2020
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513529288.002
ISBN: 9781513529288
This Selected Issues paper conducts a review of taxes on labor in Kazakhstan, which, despite the current relatively low level of collections, have the potential to become an important source of non-oil fiscal reven...
Volume/Issue: 2020/38
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
07
February
2020
Language: Russian
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513529332.002
ISBN: 9781513529332
Selected Issues...
Volume/Issue: 2020/38
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
07
February
2020
Language: Russian
ISBN: 9781513529332
Selected Issues...
Volume/Issue: 2020/38
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
07
February
2020
ISBN: 9781513529288
This Selected Issues paper conducts a review of taxes on labor in Kazakhstan, which, despite the current relatively low level of collections, have the potential to become an important source of non-oil fiscal reven...
Volume/Issue: 2020/38
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
07
February
2020
ISBN: 9781513529288
This Selected Issues paper conducts a review of taxes on labor in Kazakhstan, which, despite the current relatively low level of collections, have the potential to become an important source of non-oil fiscal reven...
Volume/Issue: 2020/38
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
07
February
2020
ISBN: 9781513529288
This Selected Issues paper conducts a review of taxes on labor in Kazakhstan, which, despite the current relatively low level of collections, have the potential to become an important source of non-oil fiscal reven...
Volume/Issue: 2020/32
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
29
January
2020
ISBN: 9781513528465
This 2019 Article IV Consultation with Republic of Kazakhstan discusses that the political transition has increased the focus on social conditions and regional and rural development. Discussions focused on enhancin...
Volume/Issue: 2020/32
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
29
January
2020
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513528465.002
ISBN: 9781513528465
This 2019 Article IV Consultation with Republic of Kazakhstan discusses that the political transition has increased the focus on social conditions and regional and rural development. Discussions focused on enhancin...
Volume/Issue: 2020/32
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
29
January
2020
ISBN: 9781513528465
This 2019 Article IV Consultation with Republic of Kazakhstan discusses that the political transition has increased the focus on social conditions and regional and rural development. Discussions focused on enhancin...
Volume/Issue: 2020/32
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
29
January
2020
ISBN: 9781513528465
This 2019 Article IV Consultation with Republic of Kazakhstan discusses that the political transition has increased the focus on social conditions and regional and rural development. Discussions focused on enhancin...
Volume/Issue: 2019/170
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Seyed Reza Yousefi
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
06
August
2019
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513508955.001
ISBN: 9781513508955
This paper introduces concepts of public sector balance sheet (PSBS) strength, taking into account different aspects of what governments own in addition to what they owe. It develops measures of PSBS strength and i...
Volume/Issue: 2019/170
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Seyed Reza Yousefi
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
06
August
2019
ISBN: 9781513508955
This paper introduces concepts of public sector balance sheet (PSBS) strength, taking into account different aspects of what governments own in addition to what they owe. It develops measures of PSBS strength and i...
Volume/Issue: 2018/277
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
14
September
2018
ISBN: 9781484376881
This 2018 Article IV Consultation highlights that growth has strengthened in Kazakhstan supported by higher oil production and increased activity in trade and manufacturing. Robust exports have contributed to an im...
Volume/Issue: 2018/277
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
14
September
2018
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484376881.002
ISBN: 9781484376881
This 2018 Article IV Consultation highlights that growth has strengthened in Kazakhstan supported by higher oil production and increased activity in trade and manufacturing. Robust exports have contributed to an im...
Volume/Issue: 2018/278
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
14
September
2018
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484376959.002
ISBN: 9781484376959
This Selected Issues paper discusses fiscal risk assessment in Kazakhstan. Comprehensive analysis, management, and disclosure of fiscal risks help the credibility and sustainability of public finances and supports...
Volume/Issue: 2018/277
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
14
September
2018
ISBN: 9781484376881
This 2018 Article IV Consultation highlights that growth has strengthened in Kazakhstan supported by higher oil production and increased activity in trade and manufacturing. Robust exports have contributed to an im...
Volume/Issue: 2018/278
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
14
September
2018
ISBN: 9781484376959
This Selected Issues paper discusses fiscal risk assessment in Kazakhstan. Comprehensive analysis, management, and disclosure of fiscal risks help the credibility and sustainability of public finances and supports...
Volume/Issue: 2018/278
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
14
September
2018
ISBN: 9781484376959
This Selected Issues paper discusses fiscal risk assessment in Kazakhstan. Comprehensive analysis, management, and disclosure of fiscal risks help the credibility and sustainability of public finances and supports...
Volume/Issue: 2018/278
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
14
September
2018
ISBN: 9781484376959
This Selected Issues paper discusses fiscal risk assessment in Kazakhstan. Comprehensive analysis, management, and disclosure of fiscal risks help the credibility and sustainability of public finances and supports...
Volume/Issue: 2018/278
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
14
September
2018
ISBN: 9781484376959
This Selected Issues paper discusses fiscal risk assessment in Kazakhstan. Comprehensive analysis, management, and disclosure of fiscal risks help the credibility and sustainability of public finances and supports...
Volume/Issue: 2018/278
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
14
September
2018
ISBN: 9781484376959
This Selected Issues paper discusses fiscal risk assessment in Kazakhstan. Comprehensive analysis, management, and disclosure of fiscal risks help the credibility and sustainability of public finances and supports...
Volume/Issue: 2018/278
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
14
September
2018
ISBN: 9781484376959
This Selected Issues paper discusses fiscal risk assessment in Kazakhstan. Comprehensive analysis, management, and disclosure of fiscal risks help the credibility and sustainability of public finances and supports...
Volume/Issue: 2018/277
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
14
September
2018
ISBN: 9781484376881
This 2018 Article IV Consultation highlights that growth has strengthened in Kazakhstan supported by higher oil production and increased activity in trade and manufacturing. Robust exports have contributed to an im...
Volume/Issue: 2018/8
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Mercedes Vera Martin
,
Tarak Jardak
,
Robert Tchaidze
,
Juan Trevino
, and
Helen Wagner
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
06
July
2018
ISBN: 9781484360774
External shocks since 2014-lower oil prices and slower growth in key trading partners-have put financial sectors, mainly banks, in the eight Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) countries under increased stress. E...
Volume/Issue: 2018/8
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Mercedes Vera Martin
,
Tarak Jardak
,
Robert Tchaidze
,
Juan Trevino
, and
Helen Wagner
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
06
July
2018
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484360774.087
ISBN: 9781484360774
External shocks since 2014-lower oil prices and slower growth in key trading partners-have put financial sectors, mainly banks, in the eight Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) countries under increased stress. E...
Volume/Issue: 2018/7
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Peter Kunzel
,
Phil De Imus
,
Edward Gemayel
,
Risto Herrala
,
Alexei Kireyev
, and
Farid Talishli
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
June
2018
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484358177.087
ISBN: 9781484358177
The Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) countries are at an important juncture in their economic transition. Following significant economic progress during the 2000s, recent external shocks have revealed the underlying...
Volume/Issue: 2018/7
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Peter Kunzel
,
Phil De Imus
,
Edward Gemayel
,
Risto Herrala
,
Alexei Kireyev
, and
Farid Talishli
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
June
2018
ISBN: 9781484358177
The Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) countries are at an important juncture in their economic transition. Following significant economic progress during the 2000s, recent external shocks have revealed the underlying...
Volume/Issue: 2018/6
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Edward Gemayel
,
Lorraine Ocampos
,
Matteo Ghilardi
, and
James Aylward
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
10
April
2018
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484337165.087
ISBN: 9781484337165
Since 2014, large and persistent external shocks have hit the CCA region, particularly a slump in global commodity prices and slower growth in its key economic partners. Fiscal accommodation, along with currency ad...
Volume/Issue: 2018/6
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Edward Gemayel
,
Lorraine Ocampos
,
Matteo Ghilardi
, and
James Aylward
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
10
April
2018
ISBN: 9781484337165
Since 2014, large and persistent external shocks have hit the CCA region, particularly a slump in global commodity prices and slower growth in its key economic partners. Fiscal accommodation, along with currency ad...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Natalia Tamirisa
, and
Christoph Duenwald
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
January
2018
ISBN: 9781484336731
Rising Challenges
The pursuit of multiple goals with public payrolls—often with limited success—has left several countries in the region with high wage bills at a time of heightened...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Natalia Tamirisa
, and
Christoph Duenwald
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
January
2018
ISBN: 9781484336731
Comparison with Global Peers
Public wage bills in the MENAP region are higher than in other emerging market and developing economies (Figure 2.1).
1...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Natalia Tamirisa
, and
Christoph Duenwald
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
January
2018
ISBN: 9781484336731
Management of public sector wage bills has emerged as an important policy challenge for the region. Reflecting legacies from the past—including the large role of the state—as well as considerable oil wealth...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Natalia Tamirisa
, and
Christoph Duenwald
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
January
2018
ISBN: 9781484336731
Policy Objectives
Employment
In many areas of the MENAP region, high wage bills reflect the traditional role of the state as the employer of first reso...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Natalia Tamirisa
, and
Christoph Duenwald
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
January
2018
ISBN: 9781484336731
Economic and social challenges have intensified across the Middle East and Central Asia. Despite a stronger global economy, the growth outlook for the region remains subdued (IMF 2017). Weak economic growth...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Natalia Tamirisa
, and
Christoph Duenwald
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
January
2018
ISBN: 9781484336731
Public Service Delivery
Higher wage bills have on average not produced better service delivery, though public services are also affected by other considerations (Figures 4.1 and 4.2)...
Volume: 18
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Natalia Tamirisa
, and
Christoph Duenwald
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
January
2018
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484336731.087
ISBN: 9781484336731
Analysis of policies for managing public sector wage bills in the Middle East and Central Asia region. While some work has been done recently at the Fund on issues related to government employment and compensation,...
Volume: 18
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Natalia Tamirisa
, and
Christoph Duenwald
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
January
2018
ISBN: 9781484336731
Analysis of policies for managing public sector wage bills in the Middle East and Central Asia region. While some work has been done recently at the Fund on issues related to government employment and compensation,...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Natalia Tamirisa
, and
Christoph Duenwald
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
January
2018
ISBN: 9781484336731
Analysis of policies for managing public sector wage bills in the Middle East and Central Asia region. While some work has been done recently at the Fund on issues related to government employment and compensation,...
Volume/Issue: 2017/108
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
May
2017
ISBN: 9781475598704
This 2017 Article IV Consultation highlights growth in Kazakhstan expected to strengthen to 2.5 percent in 2017 after a slowdown in 2016, reflecting higher oil production and the effect of substantial fiscal stimul...
Volume/Issue: 2017/108
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
May
2017
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781475598704.002
ISBN: 9781475598704
This 2017 Article IV Consultation highlights growth in Kazakhstan expected to strengthen to 2.5 percent in 2017 after a slowdown in 2016, reflecting higher oil production and the effect of substantial fiscal stimul...
Volume/Issue: 2017/109
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
May
2017
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781475598759.002
ISBN: 9781475598759
This Selected Issues Paper evaluates Kazakhstan's oil rules, current fiscal stance, and long-term sustainability. The sharp and sustained drop in oil prices since 2014 has reduced the value of Kazakhstan's oil weal...
Volume/Issue: 2017/109
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
May
2017
ISBN: 9781475598759
This Selected Issues Paper evaluates Kazakhstan's oil rules, current fiscal stance, and long-term sustainability. The sharp and sustained drop in oil prices since 2014 has reduced the value of Kazakhstan's oil weal...
Volume/Issue: 2017/109
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
May
2017
ISBN: 9781475598759
This Selected Issues Paper evaluates Kazakhstan's oil rules, current fiscal stance, and long-term sustainability. The sharp and sustained drop in oil prices since 2014 has reduced the value of Kazakhstan's oil weal...
Volume/Issue: 2017/109
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
May
2017
ISBN: 9781475598759
This Selected Issues Paper evaluates Kazakhstan's oil rules, current fiscal stance, and long-term sustainability. The sharp and sustained drop in oil prices since 2014 has reduced the value of Kazakhstan's oil weal...
Volume/Issue: 2017/109
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
May
2017
ISBN: 9781475598759
This Selected Issues Paper evaluates Kazakhstan's oil rules, current fiscal stance, and long-term sustainability. The sharp and sustained drop in oil prices since 2014 has reduced the value of Kazakhstan's oil weal...
Volume/Issue: 2017/108
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
May
2017
ISBN: 9781475598704
This 2017 Article IV Consultation highlights growth in Kazakhstan expected to strengthen to 2.5 percent in 2017 after a slowdown in 2016, reflecting higher oil production and the effect of substantial fiscal stimul...
Volume/Issue: 2017/108
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
09
May
2017
ISBN: 9781475598704
This 2017 Article IV Consultation highlights growth in Kazakhstan expected to strengthen to 2.5 percent in 2017 after a slowdown in 2016, reflecting higher oil production and the effect of substantial fiscal stimul...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Mark Horton
,
Hossein Samiei
,
Natan Epstein
, and
Kevin Ross
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
16
May
2016
ISBN: 9781513543031
Since late 2014, CCA ERs and ER regimes have come under pressure. This has reflected the decline of oil and other commodity prices, weaker growth in Russia and China, depreciation of the Russian ruble, and a...
Volume: 16
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Mark Horton
,
Hossein Samiei
,
Natan Epstein
, and
Kevin Ross
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
16
May
2016
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513543031.087
ISBN: 9781513543031
Since late 2014, exchange rates (ERs) and ER regimes of the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) countries have come under strong pressure. This reflects the decline of oil and other commodity prices, weaker growth in R...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Mark Horton
,
Hossein Samiei
,
Natan Epstein
, and
Kevin Ross
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
16
May
2016
ISBN: 9781513543031
IMF ER Policy Advice and Rationale
7
IMF ER policy advice for CCA countries—both oil exporters and importers—has been to move toward gr...
Volume: 16
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Mark Horton
,
Hossein Samiei
,
Natan Epstein
, and
Kevin Ross
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
16
May
2016
ISBN: 9781513543031
Since late 2014, exchange rates (ERs) and ER regimes of the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) countries have come under strong pressure. This reflects the decline of oil and other commodity prices, weaker growth in R...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Mark Horton
,
Hossein Samiei
,
Natan Epstein
, and
Kevin Ross
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
16
May
2016
ISBN: 9781513543031
Since late 2014, exchange rates (ERs) and ER regimes of the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) countries have come under strong pressure. This reflects the decline of oil and other commodity prices, weaker growth in R...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Mark Horton
,
Hossein Samiei
,
Natan Epstein
, and
Kevin Ross
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
16
May
2016
ISBN: 9781513543031
Since late 2014, exchange rates (ERs) and ER regimes of the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) countries have come under strong pressure. This reflects the decline of oil and other com...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Mark Horton
,
Hossein Samiei
,
Natan Epstein
, and
Kevin Ross
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
16
May
2016
ISBN: 9781513543031
Fear of Floating and Related Factors
The challenge of adjusting to greater ER flexibility reflects several factors. These include: (1) the status of development of monetary policy in...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Mark Horton
,
Hossein Samiei
,
Natan Epstein
, and
Kevin Ross
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
16
May
2016
ISBN: 9781513543031
Recent ER Movements
Since late 2014, CCA currencies have been under pressure, given the decline of oil and other commodity prices, weaker growth in key emerging markets, depreciation...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
Mark Horton
,
Hossein Samiei
,
Natan Epstein
, and
Kevin Ross
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
16
May
2016
ISBN: 9781513543031
Addressing Fear of Floating
In tranquil times, exits from pegged ER regimes have involved gradual, step-by-step moves to a full float. Examples include Chile (1984–1999), Israel (198...
Volume/Issue: 2015/203
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Sami Ben Naceur
,
Amr Hosny
, and
Gregory Hadjian
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
23
September
2015
ISBN: 9781513507279
Dollarization rates in the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) region are among the highest in the world, with adverse consequences for macroeconomic stability, monetary policy transmission, and financial sector develo...
Volume/Issue: 2015/203
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Sami Ben Naceur
,
Amr Hosny
, and
Gregory Hadjian
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
23
September
2015
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513507279.001
ISBN: 9781513507279
Dollarization rates in the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) region are among the highest in the world, with adverse consequences for macroeconomic stability, monetary policy transmission, and financial sector develo...
Volume/Issue: 2015/241
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
03
September
2015
ISBN: 9781513575247
This 2015 Article IV Consultation highlights that against the backdrop of external shocks, economic growth and inflation in Kazakhstan have decelerated. Financial conditions have tightened, and external imbalances...
Volume/Issue: 2015/241
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
03
September
2015
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781513575247.002
ISBN: 9781513575247
This 2015 Article IV Consultation highlights that against the backdrop of external shocks, economic growth and inflation in Kazakhstan have decelerated. Financial conditions have tightened, and external imbalances...
Volume/Issue: 2015/241
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
03
September
2015
ISBN: 9781513575247
This 2015 Article IV Consultation highlights that against the backdrop of external shocks, economic growth and inflation in Kazakhstan have decelerated. Financial conditions have tightened, and external imbalances...
Volume/Issue: 2015/241
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
03
September
2015
ISBN: 9781513575247
This 2015 Article IV Consultation highlights that against the backdrop of external shocks, economic growth and inflation in Kazakhstan have decelerated. Financial conditions have tightened, and external imbalances...
Volume/Issue: 2014/258
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
29
August
2014
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498311007.002
ISBN: 9781498311007
...
Volume/Issue: 2014/258
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
29
August
2014
ISBN: 9781498311007
...
Volume/Issue: 2014/242
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
05
August
2014
ISBN: 9781498305235
KEY ISSUES Context: Solid growth in recent years, supported by high oil prices and output, has boosted living standards. This year, the economy is slowing down, in large part because of weaker domestic and extern...
Volume/Issue: 2014/242
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
05
August
2014
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498305235.002
ISBN: 9781498305235
KEY ISSUES Context: Solid growth in recent years, supported by high oil prices and output, has boosted living standards. This year, the economy is slowing down, in large part because of weaker domestic and extern...
Volume/Issue: 2014/243
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
05
August
2014
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484355671.002
ISBN: 9781484355671
This Selected Issues paper analyzes whether Kazakhstan has made progress in achieving a more equal income distribution, lower poverty, and a higher level of employment. Given the overarching structural challenges f...
Volume/Issue: 2014/243
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
05
August
2014
ISBN: 9781484355671
This Selected Issues paper analyzes whether Kazakhstan has made progress in achieving a more equal income distribution, lower poverty, and a higher level of employment. Given the overarching structural challenges f...
Volume/Issue: 2014/243
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
05
August
2014
ISBN: 9781484355671
This Selected Issues paper analyzes whether Kazakhstan has made progress in achieving a more equal income distribution, lower poverty, and a higher level of employment. Given the overarching structural challenges f...
Volume/Issue: 2014/243
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
05
August
2014
ISBN: 9781484355671
This Selected Issues paper analyzes whether Kazakhstan has made progress in achieving a more equal income distribution, lower poverty, and a higher level of employment. Given the overarching structural challenges f...
Volume/Issue: 2014/243
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
05
August
2014
ISBN: 9781484355671
This Selected Issues paper analyzes whether Kazakhstan has made progress in achieving a more equal income distribution, lower poverty, and a higher level of employment. Given the overarching structural challenges f...
Volume/Issue: 2014/242
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
05
August
2014
ISBN: 9781498305235
KEY ISSUES Context: Solid growth in recent years, supported by high oil prices and output, has boosted living standards. This year, the economy is slowing down, in large part because of weaker domestic and extern...
Volume/Issue: 2014/242
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
05
August
2014
ISBN: 9781498305235
KEY ISSUES Context: Solid growth in recent years, supported by high oil prices and output, has boosted living standards. This year, the economy is slowing down, in large part because of weaker domestic and extern...
Volume/Issue: 2014/108
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Natan Epstein
, and
Rafael Portillo
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
June
2014
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498340724.001
ISBN: 9781498340724
This paper analyzes the monetary policy framework in Kazakhstan. The authorities have been successful in containing inflation in the context of a managed exchange rate regime. Over the past two years, the central b...
Volume/Issue: 2014/108
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Natan Epstein
, and
Rafael Portillo
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
13
June
2014
ISBN: 9781498340724
This paper analyzes the monetary policy framework in Kazakhstan. The authorities have been successful in containing inflation in the context of a managed exchange rate regime. Over the past two years, the central b...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
10
April
2014
ISBN: 9781484305140
The countries in the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) have recorded significant macroeconomic achievements since independence. These countries have grown more rapidly--on average by 7 percent over 1996-2011--than th...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
10
April
2014
ISBN: 9781484305140
The fiscal situation and fiscal institutions of CCA countries improved substantially over the last 20 years, although fiscal and public debt positions deteriorated following the global crisis and in most CCA...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
10
April
2014
ISBN: 9781484305140
The countries in the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) have recorded significant macroeconomic achievements since independence. These countries have grown more rapidly—on average by 7 percent over...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
10
April
2014
ISBN: 9781484305140
The energy-rich CCA countries (ER-CCA; Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan) have achieved significant improvements in living standards with the development and use of their energy wealth since the break...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
10
April
2014
ISBN: 9781484305140
Over the past twenty years, CCA countries have made significant progress in strengthening monetary and exchange rate policy frameworks and in securing better policy outcomes—lower inflation and interest rate...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
10
April
2014
ISBN: 9781484305140
Enhanced economic and financial cooperation with the rest of world and within the CCA offers tremendous opportunities for economic diversification and structural transformation to ensure sustainable growth....
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
10
April
2014
ISBN: 9781484305140
Ambitious and decisive structural reforms are necessary for a better business environment and strong private-sector-led growth. Throughout their transition, CCA countries have advanced first generation refor...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
10
April
2014
ISBN: 9781484305140
Over the last 20 years, and particularly during the decade that followed their independence, CCA countries put in place the first pillars of a modern financial system, allowing for substantial financial deep...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
10
April
2014
ISBN: 9781484305140
Over the past two decades growth in the CCA region has been strong, but volatile, uneven, and narrowly based. Success in raising income per capita has varied across countries and seems tied to natural resour...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
10
April
2014
ISBN: 9781484305140
Under current policies, per capita GDP growth in CCA countries will fall short of that achieved in the past two decades. By pursuing ambitious reforms to support higher, more stable, sustainable, and inclusi...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
10
April
2014
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484305140.087
ISBN: 9781484305140
The countries in the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) have recorded significant macroeconomic achievements since independence. These countries have grown more rapidly--on average by 7 percent over 1996-2011--than th...
Volume: 14
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
10
April
2014
Language: Russian
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781498349581.087
ISBN: 9781498349581
The countries in the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) have recorded significant macroeconomic achievements since independence. These countries have grown more rapidly--on average by 7 percent over 1996-2011--than th...
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
10
April
2014
ISBN: 9781484305140
The countries in the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) have recorded significant macroeconomic achievements since independence. These countries have grown more rapidly--on average by 7 percent over 1996-2011--than th...
Volume: 14
Series: Departmental Papers / Policy Papers
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
10
April
2014
Language: Russian
ISBN: 9781498349581
The countries in the Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) have recorded significant macroeconomic achievements since independence. These countries have grown more rapidly--on average by 7 percent over 1996-2011--than th...
Volume/Issue: 2014/50
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Giovanni Melina
,
Susan Yang
, and
Luis-Felipe Zanna
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
31
March
2014
ISBN: 9781475515459
This paper presents the DIGNAR (Debt, Investment, Growth, and Natural Resources) model, which can be used to analyze the debt sustainability and macroeconomic effects of public investment plans in resource-abundant...
Volume/Issue: 2014/50
Series: IMF Working Papers
Author(s):
Giovanni Melina
,
Susan Yang
, and
Luis-Felipe Zanna
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
31
March
2014
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781475515459.001
ISBN: 9781475515459
This paper presents the DIGNAR (Debt, Investment, Growth, and Natural Resources) model, which can be used to analyze the debt sustainability and macroeconomic effects of public investment plans in resource-abundant...
Volume/Issue: 2013/290
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
19
September
2013
ISBN: 9781484379493
This paper analyzes the Republic of Kazakhstan's 2013 Article of Consultation. The IMF report focuses on vision of developing Kazakhstan into a leading emerging market economy requires concerted efforts to strength...
Volume/Issue: 2013/291
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
19
September
2013
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484352748.002
ISBN: 9781484352748
This Selected Issues paper presents an assessment of leveraging oil wealth for development in Kazakhstan. By saving most of the tax revenues collected from the oil sector in an off-budget oil fund Kazakhstan has be...
Volume/Issue: 2013/290
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
19
September
2013
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781484379493.002
ISBN: 9781484379493
This paper analyzes the Republic of Kazakhstan's 2013 Article of Consultation. The IMF report focuses on vision of developing Kazakhstan into a leading emerging market economy requires concerted efforts to strength...
Volume/Issue: 2013/291
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
19
September
2013
ISBN: 9781484352748
This Selected Issues paper presents an assessment of leveraging oil wealth for development in Kazakhstan. By saving most of the tax revenues collected from the oil sector in an off-budget oil fund Kazakhstan has be...
Volume/Issue: 2013/290
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
19
September
2013
ISBN: 9781484379493
This paper analyzes the Republic of Kazakhstan's 2013 Article of Consultation. The IMF report focuses on vision of developing Kazakhstan into a leading emerging market economy requires concerted efforts to strength...
Volume/Issue: 2013/290
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
19
September
2013
ISBN: 9781484379493
This paper analyzes the Republic of Kazakhstan's 2013 Article of Consultation. The IMF report focuses on vision of developing Kazakhstan into a leading emerging market economy requires concerted efforts to strength...
Volume/Issue: 2012/164
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
05
July
2012
ISBN: 9781475504859
This 2012 Article IV Consultation reports that fiscal and monetary policies have adapted to the economic recovery in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The authorities have appropriately responded to the upswing in the cy...
Volume/Issue: 2012/164
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
05
July
2012
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781475504859.002
ISBN: 9781475504859
This 2012 Article IV Consultation reports that fiscal and monetary policies have adapted to the economic recovery in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The authorities have appropriately responded to the upswing in the cy...
Volume/Issue: 2012/164
Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund
Publisher: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Publication Date:
05
July
2012
ISBN: 9781475504859
This 2012 Article IV Consultation reports that fiscal and monetary policies have adapted to the economic recovery in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The authorities have appropriately responded to the upswing in the cy...