01584cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF008879 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781451801132 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. United Arab Emirates : Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2005. 1 online resource (103 pages) IMF Staff Country Reports <strong>Off-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required <strong>On-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required Electronic access restricted to authorized BRAC University faculty, staff and students This Selected Issues paper on the United Arab Emirates highlights the achievements in the diversification of the economy and the developments and outlook of the hydrocarbon sector. The political structure of the Federation gives a great deal of independence to the individual Emirates in pursuing an economic strategy based on their respective comparative advantages. Openness to trade, trade facilitation, and a favorable business environment have enhanced non-oil diversification by stimulating trade and trade-related services. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2005/268 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2005/268/002.2005.issue-268-en.xml IMF e-Library