IMF Staff Country Reports

Spain : 2016 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; Informational Annex; Staff Statement; and Statement by the Executive Director for Spain

Author/Editor:

International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publication Date:

January 30, 2017

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

The recovery is strong and imbalances are falling fast, aided by past reforms. External tailwinds and expansionary fiscal policy also buoyed activity and job creation. The economy is now more resilient but adjustments are incomplete and structural weaknesses persist. In particular, high unemployment, elevated public debt and shortcomings in the regional fiscal framework, feeble productivity growth, and the still large negative net international investment position pose policy challenges.

Series:

Country Report No. 17/23

Subject:

Article IV consultation reports Banking sector Debt sustainability analysis Economic growth Economic indicators Economic recovery External Sector Report Fiscal policy Fiscal reforms Labor market reforms Labor markets Press releases Spain Staff Reports Unemployment