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With the resumption in growth, the economic recession triggered by the Russian crisis has ended. Additional efforts will be needed to reduce the current account deficit and increase its financing. The IMF staff commend the intention to streamline tax benefits granted to enterprises and to...
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The staff report for the 2005 Article IV Consultation on the Republic of Latvia highlights the economic outlook and mid …
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This paper focuses on the Republic of Latvia’s First and Second Reviews Under the Stand-By Arrangement and a Request … for a Waiver of a Performance Criterion. Latvia has continued to follow prudent macroeconomic policies. All performance … vulnerabilities at this time. The current account deficit remains the main risk to Latvia’s economy …
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This 2001 Article IV Consultation highlights that Latvia has enjoyed a strong economic performance since the last … sentiment toward Latvia remains favorable, as evidenced by the relatively low yield spread on Latvia’s first Eurobond and by the …
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Latvia's economy has emerged from the recession triggered by the Russian crisis. Executive Directors commended the …
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This 2003 Article IV Consultation highlights that the Republic of Latvia has enjoyed continued strong economic …
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This 1999 Article IV Consultation highlights that macroeconomic developments in Latvia were severely affected by the …
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international financial market tensions. The Bank of Latvia has strengthened its liquidity management framework. Program … implementation to date has helped insulate Latvia from the recent international financial market turmoil …
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Policy efforts in Latvia have supported stabilization. Immediate risks are much lower, but medium-term challenges …
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The Latvian economy has made remarkable strides, combining macroeconomic stability with rapid income convergence. An upfront policy tightening is needed to contain near-term overheating and secure a soft landing. Fiscal restraint is needed to counter the sizable demand stimulus already in play....
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