This cross-country paper explains differences in external sector performance among four large euro area countries—France …, Germany, Italy, and Spain. The paper discusses that during 2001–04, the performance of the external sector differed markedly …

Union is a major achievement but also a difficult process in the four countries (France, Germany, Italy, and Spain) …

The paper assesses the degree of banking competition and efficiency in Italy?over time as well as compared to that in … other countries, such as France, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The paper finds competition in … to be an important consideration, both in enforcing Italy''s antitrust laws and in ensuring that the procedures for …

of reforms needed to be pursued to address Italy’s growth potential …

the regions may increase the efficiency and the productivity of the health care system. The information on Italy's economy …

This Selected Issues paper for Italy presents updated estimates of potential growth for Italy, using new techniques … but also for macrofinancial developments. The paper reviews developments in fiscal federalism in Italy and draws on cross …

This 2005 Article IV Consultation highlights that despite the better cyclical outlook, medium-term trends for Italy …

analyzes the reasons behind Italy's persistent inflation differential vis-a-vis the euro area. It reviews Italy's large … reviews the case for additional pension reform steps in Italy …