IFED Economic Registry

Economic Mechanisms

Explore various economic mechanisms and their scientific impact on countries and regions.

Fiscal Policy
Macroeconomic

Government spending and taxation policies to influence economic conditions.

Impact: High
Medium to Long-term

Key Components:

  • Government Spending
  • Taxation
  • Budget Deficits/Surpluses
  • Public Debt Management
Monetary Policy
Macroeconomic

Central bank actions to manage money supply, interest rates, and credit conditions.

Impact: High
Short to Medium-term

Key Components:

  • Interest Rate Management
  • Open Market Operations
  • Reserve Requirements
  • Forward Guidance
Trade Policy
International

Regulations and agreements governing international trade and commerce.

Impact: Medium to High
Medium to Long-term

Key Components:

  • Tariffs and Quotas
  • Free Trade Agreements
  • Export Subsidies
  • Non-Tariff Barriers
Labor Market Policy
Microeconomic

Regulations and programs affecting employment, wages, and working conditions.

Impact: Medium
Medium-term

Key Components:

  • Minimum Wage Laws
  • Employment Protection Legislation
  • Active Labor Market Programs
  • Unemployment Insurance
Industrial Policy
Sectoral

Government efforts to support specific industries or sectors of the economy.

Impact: Medium
Long-term

Key Components:

  • Targeted Subsidies
  • Research and Development Support
  • Strategic Trade Policies
  • Cluster Development
Competition Policy
Microeconomic

Rules and regulations to ensure fair competition in markets.

Impact: Medium
Medium to Long-term

Key Components:

  • Antitrust Laws
  • Merger Control
  • State Aid Control
  • Regulation of Monopolies
Innovation Policy
Sectoral

Initiatives to promote research, development, and technological advancement.

Impact: Medium to High
Long-term

Key Components:

  • Public Funding of R&D
  • Tax Incentives for Innovation
  • Intellectual Property Protection
  • Technology Transfer Programs
Environmental Policy
Regulatory

Regulations and incentives to address environmental externalities.

Impact: Medium
Long-term

Key Components:

  • Emission Standards
  • Carbon Pricing
  • Environmental Taxes
  • Renewable Energy Subsidies
Financial Regulation
Regulatory

Rules governing financial institutions and markets.

Impact: High
Medium-term

Key Components:

  • Capital Requirements
  • Liquidity Ratios
  • Consumer Protection Laws
  • Supervision of Financial Institutions