The Bahamas 2007 Article IV Consultation; Staff Report and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion
Prudent macroeconomic management, strong growth, low inflation, small fiscal deficit, and public debt have helped The Bahamas attain the highest standard of living in the Caribbean. Executive Directors supported the government's goals of balancing the budget and reducing debt. They encouraged t...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C.
International Monetary Fund
2008
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| Series: | IMF Staff Country Reports
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| Collection: | International Monetary Fund - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | Prudent macroeconomic management, strong growth, low inflation, small fiscal deficit, and public debt have helped The Bahamas attain the highest standard of living in the Caribbean. Executive Directors supported the government's goals of balancing the budget and reducing debt. They encouraged the use of market-based monetary policy and tax administration. They emphasized the need of a macroeconomic policy framework, international reserves, and a strong financial framework. Directors appreciated the performance of the financial system and also for modernizing the regime to combat money laundering and terrorism financing |
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| Physical Description: | 51 pages |
| ISBN: | 9781451804737 |