The Energy Sector Reform and Macroeconomic Adjustment in a Transition Economy : The Case of Romania /

This paper assesses the main issues faced by the energy sector in a transition economy such as Romania and their macroeconomic dimension. It examines how the size of quasi-fiscal subsidies, owing mainly to inappropriate prices and the lack of financial discipline, has led to an increased focus on th...

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Autor principal: Cosse, Stephane
Formato: Revista
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2003.
Colección:IMF Policy Discussion Papers; Policy Discussion Paper ; No. 2003/002
Acceso en línea:Full text available on IMF
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Sumario:This paper assesses the main issues faced by the energy sector in a transition economy such as Romania and their macroeconomic dimension. It examines how the size of quasi-fiscal subsidies, owing mainly to inappropriate prices and the lack of financial discipline, has led to an increased focus on the energy sector under the IMF-supported programs. The paper analyzes the macroeconomic impact of recent reform measures and discusses the next steps to improve price policy and collection in energy utilities. Shifting to targeted budgetary subsidies appears also to be a crucial reform step.
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