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Macroeconomic Policy for Growth and Poverty Reduction: An Application to Post-Conflict and Resource-Rich Countries

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  • Degol Hailu
  • John Weeks

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A fundamental shift in macroeconomic policy thinking is taking place. This shift opens a space for implementing policies that promote growth and reduce poverty in developing countries. In this paper, policies for post-conflict and resource-rich economies are outlined. Fiscal policy would focus on revenue mobilization, scaling-up public investment, and preventing over-heating. Monetary policies would revive the financial sector, prevent inflationary pressures and stimulate private sector investment. Exchange rate policies should focus on achieving slow depreciation and maintaining international competitiveness. These policies should not be considered in isolation from each other, but in coordination.

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  • Degol Hailu & John Weeks, 2011. "Macroeconomic Policy for Growth and Poverty Reduction: An Application to Post-Conflict and Resource-Rich Countries," Working Papers 108, United Nations, Department of Economics and Social Affairs.
    • Handle: RePEc:une:wpaper:108
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    1. Maku Olukayode Emmanuel & Tella Afeez Taiwo & Fagbohun Akinola Christopher, 2020. "Alleviating Poverty in Nigeria: Keynesian Vs Monetary Theory of Poverty," Studia Universitatis „Vasile Goldis” Arad – Economics Series, Sciendo, vol. 30(1), pages 103-120, March.
    2. Julia de Furquim Werneck Moreira & Gilberto de Assis Libânio, 2018. "Macroeconomic policies after the 2008 financial crisis: lessons from brazilian and chinese experiences," Textos para Discussão Cedeplar-UFMG 585, Cedeplar, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais.

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    Keywords

    Macroeconomics; fiscal policy; monetary policy; exchange rate policy; conflict; natural resources; economic development; heterodox economics;
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    JEL classification:

    • E6 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Macroeconomic Policy, Macroeconomic Aspects of Public Finance, and General Outlook
    • E5 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Monetary Policy, Central Banking, and the Supply of Money and Credit
    • H3 - Public Economics - - Fiscal Policies and Behavior of Economic Agents
    • O23 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Development Planning and Policy - - - Fiscal and Monetary Policy in Development
    • B50 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - Current Heterodox Approaches - - - General
    • D74 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Conflict; Conflict Resolution; Alliances; Revolutions
    • Q32 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Nonrenewable Resources and Conservation - - - Exhaustible Resources and Economic Development

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