This Selected Issues paper on Bolivia reports that it has experienced major increases in its gas reserves, production …

A considerable degree of macroeconomic stability was achieved by Bolivia, and by the steadfast implementation of … reform of labor regulations in 2000 to enhance external competitiveness, make Bolivia’s regulations complaint with the norms …

Bolivia’s 2007 Article IV Consultation reports that reforms are needed to make the budget a more effective …

Macroeconomic and financial vulnerabilities have intensified in recent years. Bolivia has adopted a program to …

The staff report for Bolivia’s 2009 Article IV Consultation describes economic developments and policies. The impact of … the global recession on Bolivia has been milder than in other countries in the region. Lower commodity exports and …

This paper derives estimates of optimal levels of reserves for Bolivia, focusing on current account shocks as the key … balance of payments risk. Bolivia’s foreign reserves are adequate, with an optimal level between 29 percent of GDP and 37 … after the sharp increase in Bolivia’s key export commodity prices during the period 2004–08 …

Bolivia has a long track record of substantial progress in the areas of macroeconomic stability and structural …-term economic program is designed to raise growth to 5 percent. Bolivia maintains an open exchange and trade system …

pension costs will be a challenge for Bolivia. Market-friendly reforms could limit the scope for dollarization and its risks …. A gradual shift toward a more flexible exchange rate regime will help Bolivia to face adverse shocks. This paper … summarizes the main components of Bolivia’s strategy to strengthen the financial and corporate sectors. The statistical data on …

This papers reviews economic developments in Bolivia during the 1990s. During 1992–94, real GDP grew by 3.8 percent a …

This Selected Issues paper and Statistical Annex identifies the sources of bank problems in Bolivia. It describes the … features of the old pension system of Bolivia, and reviews the main innovations of the new system …