Robert Mr Gillingham: 3 books
by Juan Mr. Cordoba, Robert Mr. Gillingham, Sanjeev Mr. Gupta
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2000
Language: English
Release Date: December 6, 2000
This text provides guidance to policymakers on how to design and implement sound price-subsidy reforms. It draws on the experience of price-subsidy reform in 28 countries. The authors discuss economic and political considerations and make several recommendations concerning the speed of reform and social...
by John Piotrowski, David Coady, Justin Tyson
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2010
Petroleum product subsidies have again started to increase with the rebound in international prices. This note reviews recent developments in subsidy levels and argues that reforming the policy framework for setting petroleum product prices is necessary to reduce the fiscal burden of these subsidies...
by Robert Mr. Gillingham
Language: English
Release Date: March 17, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: March 17, 2008
The Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) is used by the IMF to provide support for countries’ implementation of their poverty reduction and growth strategies. A key requirement in the design of PRGF programs is understanding the effects of reform program measures on vulnerable groups—particularly...