How Tight Is Too Tight? : A Look at Welfare Implications of Distortionary Policies in Uzbekistan /

Since independence in 1991, Uzbekistan has pursued a gradual approach to the transition from planned to market economy. This approach relied heavily on trade controls, directed credit, and large public investments. A number of financial sector measures were also instituted that distorted resource al...

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Main Author: Grigorian, David
Other Authors: Gemayel, Edward
Format: Journal
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2005.
Series:IMF Working Papers; Working Paper ; No. 2005/239
Online Access:Full text available on IMF
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