Malta Staff Report for the 2001 Article IV Consultation

Malta showed good economic performance in the past years, reflecting its strengthened policy, and a benign external environment. Executive Directors appreciated the fiscal consolidation and structural reforms, and noted that the country remained vulnerable to investment shocks and short-term capital...

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Corporate Author: International Monetary Fund
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. International Monetary Fund 2001
Series:IMF Staff Country Reports
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Collection: International Monetary Fund - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Malta showed good economic performance in the past years, reflecting its strengthened policy, and a benign external environment. Executive Directors appreciated the fiscal consolidation and structural reforms, and noted that the country remained vulnerable to investment shocks and short-term capital flows. They emphasized that steps should be taken to secure fiscal deficit reduction in the short- and medium-terms, and also to strengthen the financial system, exchange rate regime, and monetary policy. They agreed that the country's database is adequate for surveillance, but requires further strengthening
Physical Description:42 pages
ISBN:9781451826579