Remittances in Armenia
... During the crisis, the fall in remittances from Russia was also larger, at 36 percent in 2009, compared to a 25 percent increase in the US. (Figure 815) Going forward, the procyclical nature of remittances during the last cycle is likely to continue, but will not necessarily be a dominant feature go ...
... During the crisis, the fall in remittances from Russia was also larger, at 36 percent in 2009, compared to a 25 percent increase in the US. (Figure 815) Going forward, the procyclical nature of remittances during the last cycle is likely to continue, but will not necessarily be a dominant feature go ...
Prospects for Monetary Union in Southern Africa
... Some Italian politicians today would like to, but can’t, legally or economically. Good? ...
... Some Italian politicians today would like to, but can’t, legally or economically. Good? ...
Sources of Dutch Disease: Evidence from Transition Economies
... Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union (EE-FSU) have all received large inflows of foreign currency, in the form of either aid, remittances, FDI, portfolio inflows or revenues from exports of oil minerals and metals . •On one hand these currency inflows could have raised investment and encourage ...
... Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union (EE-FSU) have all received large inflows of foreign currency, in the form of either aid, remittances, FDI, portfolio inflows or revenues from exports of oil minerals and metals . •On one hand these currency inflows could have raised investment and encourage ...
The Continued Growth of Family Remittances to Latin America and
... This growth can occur through increases in transactions and/or increases in the average amount remitted. Our statistical analysis of monthly flows between 2010 and July 2015 shows that the increase is predominantly explained by changes in the number of transactions, rather than the average amount re ...
... This growth can occur through increases in transactions and/or increases in the average amount remitted. Our statistical analysis of monthly flows between 2010 and July 2015 shows that the increase is predominantly explained by changes in the number of transactions, rather than the average amount re ...
Remittances Disadvantage Aff
... remittance inflows, comparative competitiveness of the traded and non-traded good sector, and long-term economic development via ‘Dutch Disease’ effects.119 If ‘Dutch Disease’ is found to be present, it could indicate that the shortterm effects of remittance inflows may come at the expense of reduce ...
... remittance inflows, comparative competitiveness of the traded and non-traded good sector, and long-term economic development via ‘Dutch Disease’ effects.119 If ‘Dutch Disease’ is found to be present, it could indicate that the shortterm effects of remittance inflows may come at the expense of reduce ...
Remittances Disadvantage Aff
... remittance inflows, comparative competitiveness of the traded and non-traded good sector, and long-term economic development via ‘Dutch Disease’ effects.119 If ‘Dutch Disease’ is found to be present, it could indicate that the shortterm effects of remittance inflows may come at the expense of reduce ...
... remittance inflows, comparative competitiveness of the traded and non-traded good sector, and long-term economic development via ‘Dutch Disease’ effects.119 If ‘Dutch Disease’ is found to be present, it could indicate that the shortterm effects of remittance inflows may come at the expense of reduce ...
Opening Session
... Policy tools include unilateral (improving domestic regulatory environment), bilateral (between partner countries) and multilateral (mainly through international organizations). ...
... Policy tools include unilateral (improving domestic regulatory environment), bilateral (between partner countries) and multilateral (mainly through international organizations). ...
Remittances and Development: World Bank approach
... A survey conducted in Indonesia among the migrant worker and the migrant worker’s household. The study finds strong and statistically significant impacts of financial literacy training given to both the migrant and her family on savings behaviors and outcomes, in contrast to much of the existing lit ...
... A survey conducted in Indonesia among the migrant worker and the migrant worker’s household. The study finds strong and statistically significant impacts of financial literacy training given to both the migrant and her family on savings behaviors and outcomes, in contrast to much of the existing lit ...
Key Issues in Recording of Remittances in the Balance of Payments
... Developed the new and improved definitions Introduced several new supplementary items to the BOP framework Expanded definition of remittance-related to meet users’ needs The TSG reported its proposals to BOPCOM and the AEG ...
... Developed the new and improved definitions Introduced several new supplementary items to the BOP framework Expanded definition of remittance-related to meet users’ needs The TSG reported its proposals to BOPCOM and the AEG ...
Class 17 Lecture notes (to be posted after class)
... • A lifeline for poor countries • A sizeable share of GDP • >15% of GDP for: – El Salvador – Haiti – Honduras – Jordan • >5% of GDP for 42 countries in 2004. • Global flows: $318 billion in 2007 • > other important external financial sources (ODA, bank lending, private investment) ...
... • A lifeline for poor countries • A sizeable share of GDP • >15% of GDP for: – El Salvador – Haiti – Honduras – Jordan • >5% of GDP for 42 countries in 2004. • Global flows: $318 billion in 2007 • > other important external financial sources (ODA, bank lending, private investment) ...