Macroeconomic Policy Frameworks of Small States: A Case Study of Malta
Synopsis
Malta’s socio-economic successes have been remarkable. Key policy decisions have enabled this small island state to cope with its inherent vulnerabilities. This book reviews the implementation of macroeconomic policies in Malta, identifying the key issues, lessons learnt and best practices which could be adapted by other small states. It also sets out the country’s challenges for the future, which include managing a huge fiscal deficit, a high unemployment rate and attending to the conflicting demands of environmental conservation and economic development.
Chapters
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Acronyms and abbreviations
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Preface
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The Country Profile
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Introduction
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Key Issues and Lessons Learnt
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Fiscal Policy Strategies in Small States
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Key Issues And Lessons Learnt
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Monetary Policy Strategies, Targets, Instruments, Transmission Mechanism, For Addressing The Most Common Shocks Facing The Small States
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Country Case Studies
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Conclusion and References
Published
23 September 2011
Categories
Copyright (c) 2011 Commonwealth Secretariat
License
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