The Coordinated Direct Investment Survey Guide 2015
The Coordinated Direct Investment Survey Guide 2015

Author: MissRita Mesias

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2015-10-08

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13: 1513519417

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This Coordinated Direct Investment Survey Guide (Guide) has been prepared to assist economies in participating in the Coordinated Direct Investment Survey (CDIS). The CDIS is being conducted under the auspices of the Statistics Department of the IMF across a wide range of economies. The survey is conducted simultaneously by all participating economies; uses consistent definitions; and encourages best practices in collecting, compiling, and disseminating data on direct investment positions. The CDIS is thus an important tool in capturing world totals and the geographic distribution of direct investment positions, thereby contributing to important new understandings of the extent of globalization, and improving the overall quality of direct investment data worldwide. As of the writing of this updated Guide, more than 100 economies participate in the CDIS.

Asymmetries in the Coordinated Direct Investment Survey: What Lies Behind?
Asymmetries in the Coordinated Direct Investment Survey: What Lies Behind?

Author: Emma Angulo

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2017-11-21

Total Pages: 49

ISBN-13: 148433003X

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This paper analyzes asymmetries in direct investment positions reported in the Coordinated Direct Investment Survey (CDIS) following a top down approach. First, it examines asymmetries at global level; second, it examines asymmetries between CDIS reported and derived data for individual economies; and third, the paper analyzes data at bilateral economy level. Then, the paper explores seven main reasons for asymmetries, including those arising even when economies follow international standards. Finally, the paper includes a section on addressing bilateral asymmetries and concludes with specific planned actions to reduce asymmetries, including initiatives led by international organizations.

The Coordinated Direct Investment Survey Guide 2015
The Coordinated Direct Investment Survey Guide 2015

Author: MissRita Mesias

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2015-10-08

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13: 1513589431

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This Coordinated Direct Investment Survey Guide (Guide) has been prepared to assist economies in participating in the Coordinated Direct Investment Survey (CDIS). The CDIS is being conducted under the auspices of the Statistics Department of the IMF across a wide range of economies. The survey is conducted simultaneously by all participating economies; uses consistent definitions; and encourages best practices in collecting, compiling, and disseminating data on direct investment positions. The CDIS is thus an important tool in capturing world totals and the geographic distribution of direct investment positions, thereby contributing to important new understandings of the extent of globalization, and improving the overall quality of direct investment data worldwide. As of the writing of this updated Guide, more than 100 economies participate in the CDIS.

Asymmetries in the Coordinated Direct Investment Survey: What Lies Behind?
Asymmetries in the Coordinated Direct Investment Survey: What Lies Behind?

Author: Emma Angulo

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2017-11-21

Total Pages: 49

ISBN-13: 1484330447

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This paper analyzes asymmetries in direct investment positions reported in the Coordinated Direct Investment Survey (CDIS) following a top down approach. First, it examines asymmetries at global level; second, it examines asymmetries between CDIS reported and derived data for individual economies; and third, the paper analyzes data at bilateral economy level. Then, the paper explores seven main reasons for asymmetries, including those arising even when economies follow international standards. Finally, the paper includes a section on addressing bilateral asymmetries and concludes with specific planned actions to reduce asymmetries, including initiatives led by international organizations.

Publications Catalog, Spring 2016
Publications Catalog, Spring 2016

Author: International Monetary Fund. Communications Department

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2016-04-06

Total Pages: 37

ISBN-13: 1513559818

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This IMF catalog provides the newest information on the key publications. Each publication underpins IMF strategic positions and policy by disseminating global and regional surveillance products and analysis, and by expanding country-level outreach. With this objective in mind, the IMF publishes a wide variety of books, periodicals, and electronic products covering global economics, international finance, monetary issues, statistics, exchange rates, and other global economic issues. IMF’s print and digital publications also present the analysis, research, policy advice, and data on economic and financial sector issues at the global, regional, and country level. The West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) has a long and varied history, and this Building Integrated Economies in West Africa: Lessons in Managing Growth, Inclusiveness, and Volatility book examines how the WAEMU can achieve its development and stability objectives, improve the livelihood of its people, and enhance the inclusiveness of its economic growth, all while preserving its financial stability, enhancing its competitiveness, and maintaining its current fixed exchange rates.

Economics of Sovereign Wealth Funds
Economics of Sovereign Wealth Funds

Author: Mr.Udaibir S. Das

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2010-12-09

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 1589069277

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The book covers a wide range of topics of relevance to policymakers in countries that have sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) and those that receive SWF investments. Renowned experts in the field have contributed chapters. The book is organized around four themes: (1) the role and macrofinancial linkages of SWFs, (2) institutional factors, (3) investment approaches and financial markets, and (4) the postcrisis outlook. The book also discusses the challenges facing sovereign wealth funds in the coming years, from an inside perspective on countries, including Canada, Chile, China, Norway, Russia, and New Zealand. Economics of Sovereign Wealth Funds will contribute to a further understanding of the nature, strategies and behavior of SWFs and the environment in which they operate, as their importance is likely to grow in the coming years.

Publications Catalog, Fall 2016
Publications Catalog, Fall 2016

Author: International Monetary Fund. Communications Department

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2016-10-05

Total Pages: 37

ISBN-13: 1513507303

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This paper provides policymakers, academics, and the public with valuable information about policies and institutions in China today, the road ahead, and key principles that can help in navigating it. The paper focuses on crucial issues in the country’s transformation, such as tax policy and administration, social security, state-owned enterprise reform, medium-term expenditure frameworks, the role of local government finances, Renminbi internationalization, and macroeconomic statistics. Women make up a little over half of the world’s population, but their contribution to measured economic activity and growth is far below its potential. Despite significant progress in recent decades, labor markets across the world remain divided along gender lines, and progress toward gender equality seems to have stalled. Women’s economic empowerment is critical for the overall economy. As research conducted both inside and outside the IMF shows, empowering women can boost economic growth, reduce income inequality, support export diversification, and strengthen corporate performance.

IMF Publications Catalog, Spring 2017
IMF Publications Catalog, Spring 2017

Author: International Monetary Fund. Communications Department

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2017-04-05

Total Pages: 37

ISBN-13: 1475585241

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Spring 2017 IMF Publications Catalog highlights all new and forthcoming publications from the IMF, in addition to key titles in the IMF collection.

The Global FDI Network: Searching for Ultimate Investors
The Global FDI Network: Searching for Ultimate Investors

Author: Jannick Damgaard

Publisher: International Monetary Fund

Published: 2017-11-17

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13: 1484329651

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This paper addresses three types of geographical decoupling in foreign direct investment (FDI), i.e., challenges when using traditional FDI data as a proxy for real economic integration between economies: (i) large bilateral asymmetries between inward and outward FDI, (ii) the role of special purpose entities (SPEs), and (iii) the effect of moving from immediate counterpart to ultimate investing economy (UIE). A unique global FDI network is estimated, where SPEs are removed and FDI positions are broken down by the UIE. Total inward FDI in the new network is reduced by one-third, and financial centers are less dominant.