Author: Aloysius Ajab Amin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Cameroon has experienced periods of economic growth and decline. During the growth period, public expenditures increased the size of the public sector. The decline period, which started in 1986, has been characterized by government expenditures that outstripped revenues. This study analyzes the relationship between public and private investment, stressing the crowding in or crowding out of private investment by public expenditures.
Cameroon's Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth
Author: Aloysius Ajab Amin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Cameroon has experienced periods of economic growth and decline. During the growth period, public expenditures increased the size of the public sector. The decline period, which started in 1986, has been characterized by government expenditures that outstripped revenues. This study analyzes the relationship between public and private investment, stressing the crowding in or crowding out of private investment by public expenditures.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Cameroon has experienced periods of economic growth and decline. During the growth period, public expenditures increased the size of the public sector. The decline period, which started in 1986, has been characterized by government expenditures that outstripped revenues. This study analyzes the relationship between public and private investment, stressing the crowding in or crowding out of private investment by public expenditures.
Private Investment and Endogenous Growth
Author: Mr.Dhaneshwar Ghura
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
ISBN: 1451980000
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
This paper investigates empirically the factors that have influenced economic growth in Cameroon during 1963-96. The results, which support the endogenous-growth-type model, indicate that (1) the aggregate production function exhibits increasing returns to scale; (2) the impact of increases in private investment on growth is large, significant, and robust; (3) increases in government investment have a positive impact on growth; (4) human capital development plays an important role in output expansion; (5) positive externalities are generated by physical and human capital accumulation; and (6) growth is boosted by economic policies that foster external competitiveness and a prudent fiscal stance.
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
ISBN: 1451980000
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
This paper investigates empirically the factors that have influenced economic growth in Cameroon during 1963-96. The results, which support the endogenous-growth-type model, indicate that (1) the aggregate production function exhibits increasing returns to scale; (2) the impact of increases in private investment on growth is large, significant, and robust; (3) increases in government investment have a positive impact on growth; (4) human capital development plays an important role in output expansion; (5) positive externalities are generated by physical and human capital accumulation; and (6) growth is boosted by economic policies that foster external competitiveness and a prudent fiscal stance.
Cameroon: Selected Issues
Author: International Monetary
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
Selected Issues
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
Selected Issues
The Impact of Monetary and Fiscal Policy Actions on Economic Growth
Author: Mathias Atud Mbah
Publisher: Ann Arbor, Mich. : University Microfilms International
ISBN:
Category : Cameroon
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Publisher: Ann Arbor, Mich. : University Microfilms International
ISBN:
Category : Cameroon
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Fiscal Sustainability, Public Investment, and Growth in Natural Resource-Rich, Low-Income Countries
Author: Issouf Samaké
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
ISBN: 1484318250
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
This paper assesses the implications of the use of oil revenue for public investment on growth and fiscal sustainability in Cameroon. We develop a dynamic stochastic general equilibrium model to analyze the effects of such investment on growth and on the path of key fiscal indicators, such as the non-oil primary deficit and public debt. Policy scenarios show that Cameroon’s large infrastructural needs and relatively low current debt levels could justify a temporary deviation from traditional policy advice that suggests saving part of the oil revenue to smooth expenditure over time. Model simulations show that a relatively high degree of efficiency of public investment is needed for scaled-up public investment to make a significant contribution to growth, while maintaining fiscal sustainability.
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
ISBN: 1484318250
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
This paper assesses the implications of the use of oil revenue for public investment on growth and fiscal sustainability in Cameroon. We develop a dynamic stochastic general equilibrium model to analyze the effects of such investment on growth and on the path of key fiscal indicators, such as the non-oil primary deficit and public debt. Policy scenarios show that Cameroon’s large infrastructural needs and relatively low current debt levels could justify a temporary deviation from traditional policy advice that suggests saving part of the oil revenue to smooth expenditure over time. Model simulations show that a relatively high degree of efficiency of public investment is needed for scaled-up public investment to make a significant contribution to growth, while maintaining fiscal sustainability.
Developing a Sustainable Economy in Cameroon
Author: Aloysius Ajab Amin
Publisher: African Books Collective
ISBN: 2869782098
Category : Cameroon
Languages : en
Pages : 439
Book Description
Developing a Sustainable Economy in Cameroon is an ambitious effort as the authors try to set a blue print for Cameroon's economy. In the 1980s facing economic crisis, and as dictated by the structural adjustment programme, Cameroon sharply cut public investment expenditures before later cutting government consumption which were followed by privatisation, liquidation of public companies and reduction in the size of the public sector. All these measures are believed to have had devastating effects on the economy. Given the performance of the economy so far the authors suggest that much more effort, with a strong commitment of the main stakeholders, is required to guarantee sustainable economic development in Cameroon. Truly, very few countries in Africa possess such enormous human and natural resources as Cameroon does. This volume brings out the challenges Cameroon faces in its quest for development as well as for designing appropriate strategies for addressing those development challenges.
Publisher: African Books Collective
ISBN: 2869782098
Category : Cameroon
Languages : en
Pages : 439
Book Description
Developing a Sustainable Economy in Cameroon is an ambitious effort as the authors try to set a blue print for Cameroon's economy. In the 1980s facing economic crisis, and as dictated by the structural adjustment programme, Cameroon sharply cut public investment expenditures before later cutting government consumption which were followed by privatisation, liquidation of public companies and reduction in the size of the public sector. All these measures are believed to have had devastating effects on the economy. Given the performance of the economy so far the authors suggest that much more effort, with a strong commitment of the main stakeholders, is required to guarantee sustainable economic development in Cameroon. Truly, very few countries in Africa possess such enormous human and natural resources as Cameroon does. This volume brings out the challenges Cameroon faces in its quest for development as well as for designing appropriate strategies for addressing those development challenges.
Cameroon
Author: International Monetary Fund. African Dept.
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
ISBN: 1498396011
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
This Selected Issues paper examines infrastructure needs in Cameroon and makes policy recommendations to address them. In doing this, it provides advice to strengthen the public investment management framework, including public–private partnerships (PPP). The paper reviews the recent experience with public investment and PPPs and discusses policy options: increasing spending on public investment through traditional public procurement, while preserving fiscal sustainability; increasing the efficiency of public investment institutional processes; and increasing reliance on private-sector participation in infrastructure, while properly addressing their associated fiscal risks. Infrastructure indicators in Cameroon trail those of regional peers. Despite a slight improvement in the overall quality of infrastructure in 2013, infrastructure indicators remain low when compared to other sub-Saharan African countries, especially for roads, air transport, and electricity. A large body of theoretical and empirical work finds a positive relationship between public investment and growth. Physical and social infrastructure is widely considered to be a critical input for economic growth, productivity, and welfare.
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
ISBN: 1498396011
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
This Selected Issues paper examines infrastructure needs in Cameroon and makes policy recommendations to address them. In doing this, it provides advice to strengthen the public investment management framework, including public–private partnerships (PPP). The paper reviews the recent experience with public investment and PPPs and discusses policy options: increasing spending on public investment through traditional public procurement, while preserving fiscal sustainability; increasing the efficiency of public investment institutional processes; and increasing reliance on private-sector participation in infrastructure, while properly addressing their associated fiscal risks. Infrastructure indicators in Cameroon trail those of regional peers. Despite a slight improvement in the overall quality of infrastructure in 2013, infrastructure indicators remain low when compared to other sub-Saharan African countries, especially for roads, air transport, and electricity. A large body of theoretical and empirical work finds a positive relationship between public investment and growth. Physical and social infrastructure is widely considered to be a critical input for economic growth, productivity, and welfare.
Sustaining Reforms for Inclusive Growth in Cameroon
Author: Florence Charlier
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 0821374044
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
This comprehensive review of Cameroon's development policies since the 1970s-including public finance, privatization, trade, infrastructure, and governance-finds that Cameroon's malaise is due less to a lack of resources than to an inability to sustain reforms and to implement growth-enhancing policies. While the government's strategies have been sound, this volume argues that an "administrative inertia" has set in. This study makes a number of key recommendations to overcome this inertia, enhance cohesion and consistency in government actions, strengthen capacity to effectively execute programs, and hence increase development outcomes for Cameroon.
Publisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 0821374044
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
This comprehensive review of Cameroon's development policies since the 1970s-including public finance, privatization, trade, infrastructure, and governance-finds that Cameroon's malaise is due less to a lack of resources than to an inability to sustain reforms and to implement growth-enhancing policies. While the government's strategies have been sound, this volume argues that an "administrative inertia" has set in. This study makes a number of key recommendations to overcome this inertia, enhance cohesion and consistency in government actions, strengthen capacity to effectively execute programs, and hence increase development outcomes for Cameroon.
Cameroon
Author: International Monetary Fund
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
ISBN: 1452754926
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 45
Book Description
This Selected Issues paper on Cameroon identifies impediments to growth acceleration in the country. A two-step approach is followed: first, the characteristics of middle-income countries currently experiencing growth accelerations are examined; and, second, the extent to which Cameroon shares these characteristics is assessed. The focus of the analysis is a set of variables the literature has identified as helping to accelerate growth. This paper also presents a possible fiscal strategy for Cameroon based on the permanent income approach.
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
ISBN: 1452754926
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 45
Book Description
This Selected Issues paper on Cameroon identifies impediments to growth acceleration in the country. A two-step approach is followed: first, the characteristics of middle-income countries currently experiencing growth accelerations are examined; and, second, the extent to which Cameroon shares these characteristics is assessed. The focus of the analysis is a set of variables the literature has identified as helping to accelerate growth. This paper also presents a possible fiscal strategy for Cameroon based on the permanent income approach.
Economic Management in Cameroon
Author: Wilfred A. Ndongko
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cameroon
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cameroon
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description