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) …

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 …

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 …