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1 – 10 of 18The kingdom has raised the long-standing ‘sustainable development fee’ (SDF) for visitors from most countries to USD200 per night from USD65. It hopes that tourism revenue can…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273697
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The coalition has been in office since October 2017 under Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. This budget combines fiscal restraint with increased social, foreign affairs and aid…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB233906
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Amid a surge of COVID-19 infections, however, the government appears focused on the health rather than the economic aspects of the crisis.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253988
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States' revenues have fallen sharply while mandatory spending has surged; one projection sees their combined budgetary shortfall amounting to USD615bn over the next three years…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253994
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Gordhan outlined a programme of tax increases for South Africa’s highest-earners, in addition to increased educational and social security spending. The budget attempted to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB218251
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Australia is battling COVID-19, which has necessitated social and economic lockdowns which have hit the economy. Parliament passed the budget measures on October 9, with little…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB256877
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BOSNIA/IMF: Politicians may respond poorly to Ukraine
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES268233
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Last year, these transfers hit a record level, as Moscow issued extra money to help regions cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, but this was still not enough to cover all their…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB262168
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Tax reform efforts in the Philippines.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB214157
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The budget earmarks additional funding for a six-year 'national strategy' for growth and development, yet still envisages a surplus in each of the next three years and an…