This Selected Issues paper examines external developments and competitiveness in France. Over the past decade, the … France lost ground in goods trade and services recorded just a slight increase in global market shares. The slight … improvement of the trade deficit seen in 2012 may suggest a change in trend, although it is still too early to determine. Past …

The 2012 Article IV Consultation with France discusses the financial and economic conditions of the country. Although … France weathered the 2008 financial and subsequent euro area crises relatively well compared with other advanced countries …, its recovery has been sluggish. France has become a less open economy and reported a steady loss of export market share …

This technical note examines housing prices and financial stability in France. The note highlights that sharply rising …

Commissions (IOSCO) Objectives and Principles of Securities Regulation for France. The assessment reveals that France exhibits a …

Banking Supervision for France. The assessment was completed as part of a Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP …) undertaken by the IMF during 2012. The assessment reveals that France has a well-developed public infrastructure supporting …

This paper discusses key findings of the Detailed Assessment of Observance of Insurance Core Principles for France. The …

France. The findings reveal that the crisis preparation, crisis identification, and crisis management processes in the …

This Selected Issues paper reviews business investment patterns in France during the crisis. The main motivation is to …

This 2014 Article IV Consultation highlights that the economy of France fared better than most other large euro areas …