Shock Exchange
Shock Exchange

Author: Ralph W. Baker (Jr.)

Publisher: Self Publisher

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13: 9780988488908

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"Shock Exchange explains the stock market and U.S. economy through the eyes of the New York Shock Exchange, a financial literacy program Ralph Baker started in 2006 to share his passion for investing and basketball with his 11 year old son and other boys his age. For those interested in learning about "the pain ahead" for the U.S. economy and/or the cut-throat world of New York City grassroots basketball, Shock Exchange is a must read." --from book description, Amazon.com.

Exchange Rates and International Finance Markets
Exchange Rates and International Finance Markets

Author: Erich Streissler

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2002-03-14

Total Pages: 157

ISBN-13: 1134472684

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In this book, Streissler poses the important question of whether exchange rates are ultimately tied down by economic fundamentals. This is a wide-ranging study considering issues such as flexible exchange rates and interest parity.

France
France

Author: International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2016-07-12

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 1498359663

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This 2016 Article IV Consultation highlights that economic recovery in France is solidifying. The economy is projected to expand by 1.5 percent in 2016, primarily driven by strong consumer spending. There are also signs of a cyclical recovery in investment, and the slump in residential construction appears to be bottoming out. By contrast, net exports are declining as demand from trading partners has slowed. Private sector job creation has remained lackluster, and the unemployment rate has hovered at about 10 percent. The government has continued to advance important reforms to help create the conditions for improved economic performance. As for budget policies, there are ongoing efforts to contain spending growth at all levels of government while easing taxes.

Iraq
Iraq

Author: International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2021-02-11

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 1513568906

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Iraq's socio-economic fragilities have been severely aggravated by the pandemic and the sharp decline in oil revenues, which arrived on the heels of widespread social unrest and political instability. The health system’s limited capacity has been strained, while the fiscal position has become untenable as oil revenues declined sharply to a level that barely covers the government’s large wage and pension bills. Although the number of new infections declined recently, Iraq registered the second-highest COVID-related fatalities in the region, and the fiscal response to the pandemic has been one of the lowest. A six-month political paralysis preceding the formation of the government in May 2020 and plans to hold early parliamentary elections in mid-2021 have been weighing on political support for reforms. Risks of social unrest, geopolitical tensions, and insecurity remain elevated.

Is the Exchange Rate a Shock Absorber? the Case of Sweden
Is the Exchange Rate a Shock Absorber? the Case of Sweden

Author: Mr.Alun H. Thomas

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 1997-12-01

Total Pages: 23

ISBN-13: 145197549X

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This paper uses a structural vector autoregression representation of the Mundell-Flemming model to analyze the determinants of movements in Sweden’s real exchange rate. It finds that, while (supply and demand) shocks account for over 60 percent of the forecast error variance, comparable to several Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) countries, demand shocks account for a higher fraction of these real shocks in Sweden than in those core countries. If real demand shocks result from controllable macroeconomic policies, the cost of relinquishing the exchange rate is no higher, and may be lower, for Sweden than for most core EMU countries.

Uruguay
Uruguay

Author: International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2019-02-22

Total Pages: 71

ISBN-13: 1484399897

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This Article IV Consultation highlights that Uruguay has preserved macroeconomic stability in the wake of the turbulence in the region due to prudent policies and the accumulation of buffers over the years. With the worsening outlook and less friendly external environment, in the near term, policies should focus on maintaining resilience. In this context, additional efforts are needed to put debt on a firm downward trajectory and reduce inflation to within the target band. The IMF staff assesses that the external position is broadly consistent with fundamentals and desirable policy settings. The authorities and IMF staff have remained in broad agreement on the macroeconomic policy objectives, including maintaining public debt on a sustainable trajectory, keeping inflation low, and allowing exchange rate to adjust in line with fundamentals. Fiscal adjustment, however, has not proceeded as quickly as had been originally expected, and inflation has proven difficult to contain within the authorities’ target range.

El Salvador
El Salvador

Author: International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2020-04-16

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 151354067X

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This paper discusses El Salvador’s IMF Staff report on Request for Purchase Under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RCI). This assistance is expected to help El Salvador direct funds swiftly to the country’s most affected sectors, including the healthcare system. El Salvador has adopted strict measures to prevent and contain the pandemic since early February—even before the first case was diagnosed—including travel restrictions, mandatory quarantine for exposed citizens, suspension of nonessential public and private sector operations, and a nationwide shelter-in-place order. The authorities’ emergency response also comprises measures to mitigate the economic impact of the pandemic on the population, including through targeted cash transfers to vulnerable households and tax relief in the most affected economic sectors. IMF financing will help preserve fiscal space and catalyze significant funding from other multilateral institutions. The IMF continues to closely monitor El Salvador’s situation and stands ready to provide policy advice and further support as needed.

Montenegro
Montenegro

Author: International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2019-09-10

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 1513513737

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This 2019 Article IV Consultation with Montenegro highlights that while the implementation of large publicly financed infrastructure projects has added economic growth, the accompanying use of fiscal resources has contributed to a large increase in government debt including guarantees, which reached 79 percent of gross domestic product in 2018. Despite the recent intervention in two non-systemic domestic banks, the overall banking sector exhibits improving asset quality, strong credit growth, high liquidity, and is well capitalized. Efforts to improve banking and Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) supervision are paramount. The emphasis should be a shift to risk-based tools for supervision in both off-site and on-site functions, and the establishment of a stronger supervisory structure within the central bank. The main priorities are reduction of the labor tax wedge and implementation of the new labor law that aims to increase labor market flexibility. Future decisions on the minimum wage should consider a broad set of indicators and require careful analyses of the impact of past increases.

Turkey
Turkey

Author: International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2014-12-05

Total Pages: 79

ISBN-13: 1484304500

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This 2014 Article IV Consultation highlights that Turkey’s economy has grown on average by 6 percent annually since 2010, but this has come at the expense of a large external deficit, making the economy sensitive to changes in external financing conditions. Macroeconomic policies have been too accommodative, inflation is high and well above the authorities’ target, real policy interest rates remain negative, and the exchange rate continues to be stronger than suggested by fundamentals. The main risk for Turkey remains a capital flows reversal, associated with monetary policy normalization in advance economies or changes in the country risk premium. Other risks center on slower European growth, geopolitical issues, and the strength of the policy framework.

Nixon Shock
Nixon Shock

Author: Fouad Sabry

Publisher: One Billion Knowledgeable

Published: 2024-02-02

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13:

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What is Nixon Shock In 1971, in response to rising inflation, President Richard Nixon of the United States of America implemented a series of economic measures, the most significant of which were wage and price freezes, surcharges on imports, and the unilateral cancellation of the direct international convertibility of the United States dollar to gold. These measures were collectively referred to as the Nixon shock. How you will benefit (I) Insights, and validations about the following topics: Chapter 1: Nixon shock Chapter 2: Gold standard Chapter 3: Reserve currency Chapter 4: Hard currency Chapter 5: Bretton Woods system Chapter 6: Devaluation Chapter 7: Foreign exchange reserves Chapter 8: International finance Chapter 9: History of the United States dollar Chapter 10: Triffin dilemma Chapter 11: Monetary hegemony Chapter 12: Smithsonian Agreement Chapter 13: Robert Triffin Chapter 14: Currency intervention Chapter 15: Exorbitant privilege Chapter 16: Fixed exchange rate system Chapter 17: Exchange-rate flexibility Chapter 18: International monetary system Chapter 19: London Gold Pool Chapter 20: History of monetary policy in the United States Chapter 21: United States and the International Monetary Fund (II) Answering the public top questions about nixon shock. (III) Real world examples for the usage of nixon shock in many fields. Who this book is for Professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, enthusiasts, hobbyists, and those who want to go beyond basic knowledge or information for any kind of Nixon Shock.