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This Selected Issues paper and Statistical Appendix reviews fiscal developments in Greece, comparing its revenue and …
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This paper reviews macroeconomic developments in the Greek economy in 1995 and early 1996. During that period, the economic recovery gathered strength, driven by a strong pick-up in domestic investment. Although the recovery led to a moderate increase in employment, it did not prevent an...
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This Background Paper reviews economic developments in the real economy and the labor market of Greece during 1990 … recovery. The paper highlights that in 1994, Greece’s external accounts strengthened considerably: the current account deficit …
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of fiscal adjustment, the public sector’s creditworthiness as judged by foreign lenders, and the banking system in Greece …. The paper highlights that fiscal adjustment in Greece has followed a gradual path, relying to a significant extent on …
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This Selected Issues paper explores the determinants of Greece’s potential output, an exercise that could shed light on …
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This study is carried out against a backdrop of deep divisions in Greece and in Europe over how to handle the … challenges now confronting Greece. Greece’s deeper medium-term policy needs and identifying ways to replace the expected market … euro area. Finally, Greece has specified the policies necessary to overcome recent inertia and deliver program objectives …
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This staff report discusses Seychelles 2013 Article IV Consultation, Seventh Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Modification of Performance Criterion. The repayment of domestic debt, a preference for foreign financing, and shallow domestic financial markets have resulted in...
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This 2013 Article IV Consultation highlights that Iceland’s economy is on a path to recovery, but legacy vulnerabilities are weighing on growth. GDP growth—which reached 2.9 percent in 2011—slowed to 1.6 percent in 2012 amid private sector deleveraging and weak external...
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This Selected Issues paper analyzes household savings ratio in Spain. The household savings ratio has fallen to its lowest historical rate in 2012, as households cut back savings to support consumption in response to negative income shocks. Household savings fell across all households, but the...
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