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Slovak Republic; 2013 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This 2013 Article IV Consultation highlights that following a sharp downturn in 2009 in the context of the global economic and financial crisis, Slovakia emerged as one of the fastest-growing economies in the European Union, supported in particular by substantial foreign investment in the auto...
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Republic of Estonia; 2013 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
Estonia has succeeded in reducing its macroeconomic imbalances and vulnerabilities, but faces the challenge of preserving its hard-earned fiscal and financial stability and enhancing long-term growth prospects. In this regard, adopting a fully fledged medium-term fiscal framework can help assess...
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Belize; 2008 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion by the Executive Director for Belize
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2008
Belize’s near-term macroeconomic prospects have improved over the past year. The main risks to growth and financial stability arise from fiscal challenges and deterioration in the global outlook. Despite data limitations that constrain the analysis, the Belize dollar appears broadly in...
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Belgium; 2013 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
The Belgian economy showed considerable progress through 2011 in terms of both growth and employment. However, the 2013 … Article IV Consultation underlines that the European recession has had a negative impact on its economy, giving rise to … benefit systems with the objective of raising the employment rate to 73 percent by 2020. …
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Spain; 2013 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
This 2013 Article IV Consultation highlights that the Spanish economy accumulated large imbalances during the long boom that ended with the global financial crisis. Unemployment soared, the fiscal position deteriorated sharply, and funding conditions tightened for both the public and private...
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Australia; 2010 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2010
The impact of the global crisis was milder in Australia than in other advanced economies owing to strong demand from Asia and decisive policy responses. Australian banks were resilient to the global crisis, and the labor market was flexible in the face of the shock. The exit from fiscal stimulus...
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France; 2005 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report, Staff Supplement, and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2005
growth. In 2004, growth was faster and more consumption-driven than in other large euro area countries. Employment growth in …
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Malta; 2007 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2007
Union, reignited growth in 2005. A modest recovery in exports and robust consumption growth, supported by rising employment …
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Netherlands; 2013 Article IV Consultation
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2013
The Netherlands is an AAA euro area (EA) economy with significant private sector imbalances. The main policy challenge is to restore growth and manage downside risks while allowing for an orderly adjustment of private sector balance sheets. A focus on medium-term objectives will cement policy...
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Islamic Republic of Iran; 2011 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Iran
International Monetary Fund (IMF); International … - 2011
The Iranian economy recovered on the strength of international oil prices, strong rebound in agricultural sector, and rapid credit expansion. Inflation was contained while fiscal and external positions improved. Key policy priorities are to maintain short-term macroeconomic stability, transition...
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