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by Jan Mr. Martijn, Gabriel Mr. Di Bella, Shamsuddin Mr. Tareq
Language: English
Release Date: July 19, 2006
Language: English
Release Date: July 19, 2006
Macroeconomic outcomes in low-income countries (LICs) have improved markedly in recent years, but important questions remain regarding possible adjustments in the design of IMF-supported programs in such countries. This paper draws on a review of the literature as well as the experience of 15 LICs...
by Alfredo Mr. Cuevas, G. Mr. Mackenzie, Philip Mr. Gerson
Language: English
Release Date: September 10, 1997
Language: English
Release Date: September 10, 1997
Public pension systems around the world have been criticized in recent years for some serious flaws, including the excessive burden they impose on the public finances and their depressing impact on saving rates. This study analyzes the impact of pension systems and pension reform on saving, paying...
Patient Capital
The Challenges and Promises of Long-Term Investing
Language: English
Release Date: May 21, 2019
How to overcome barriers to the long-term investments that are essential for solving the world’s biggest problems
There has never been a greater need for long-term investments to tackle the world’s most difficult problems, such as climate change and decaying infrastructure. And it is increasingly...
by Sheetal Chand, Albert Mr. Jaeger
Language: English
Release Date: December 30, 1996
Language: English
Release Date: December 30, 1996
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Language: English
Release Date: November 6, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: November 6, 2014
India is, at present, embarking upon a major reform of its indirect tax system. This book highlights the importance of an integrated fiscal regime promoting innovations in efficient resource management, taxing polluting inputs and outputs, and spreading awareness about the problems facing the environment...
In Focus: The Case for Privatising the BBC
The Case for Privatising the BBC
Language: English
Release Date: April 28, 2016
The BBC holds a special place in the world of broadcasting. It derives its funding from a compulsory levy on people who may not even use the service. The protection it receives is justified on the grounds that it contributes to national welfare because of its role in ‘public service broadcasting’....
The Wealth of Nations
A Translation into Modern English
Language: English
Release Date: May 23, 2015
Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations is the great pioneering study of economic growth and performance.
When first published in 1776, the factory-based Industrial Revolution was only just getting underway. However, there had been steadily rising production and incomes in Britain, the North American...
Wealth and Welfare States
Is America a Laggard or Leader?
Language: English
Release Date: January 28, 2010
This book explores the role of the welfare state in the overall wealth and wellbeing of nations and in particular looks at the American welfare state in comparison with other developed nations in Europe and elsewhere. It is widely believed that the welfare state undermines productivity and economic...
Managing Uncertainties in Networks
Public Private Controversies
Language: English
Release Date: August 2, 2004
As public and private sector organizations work more frequently in partnership, managing uncertainties, problems and controversies becomes increasingly difficult. Despite sophisticated technology and knowledge, the strategic networks and games required to solve uncertainties becomes more complex and...
by International Monetary Fund
Language: Spanish
Release Date: April 13, 2004
Language: Spanish
Release Date: April 13, 2004
This Guide provides clear, up-to-date guidance on the concepts, definitions, and classifications of the gross external debt of the public and private sectors, and on the sources, compilation techniques, and analytical uses of these data. The Guide supersedes the previous international guidance on external...
Empirical Studies on Economics of Innovation, Public Economics and Management
Proceedings of the 18th Eurasia Business and Economics Society Conference
Language: English
Release Date: March 6, 2017
This volume presents selected papers from the 18th Eurasia Business and Economics Society (EBES) Conference, with major emphasis placed on highlighting the latest research developments in the economics of innovation, public economics, and management. The articles in the volume also address more specialized...
More with Less
Maximizing Value in the Public Sector
Language: English
Release Date: December 22, 2010
Public sector organizations are about to enter one of the most challenging environments they have ever had to face as they bear much of the cost of the credit crunch. This timely book shows public sector leaders what they need to understand in order to be able to cope with these challenges.
Public Financial Management Systems—Bangladesh
Key Elements from a Financial Management Perspective
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2018
The Bangladesh Public Financial Management Systems report documents the country’s financial management systems covering primarily the areas of budgeting, funds flow, accounting and reporting, and auditing systems. This report also provides insights into the quality of internal control systems, staffing...
Financing the EU Budget
Moving Forward or Backwards?
Language: English
Release Date: November 19, 2014
Often described as complex, opaque and unfair, the EU budget financing system is an “unfinished journey.” One of the most critical issues is that EU revenue, drawn from the cashbox of national taxation, remains impalpable to the general public.
The nature of the EU as a union of states...