Financial Sector Evolution in the Central European Economies: Challenges in Supporting Macroeconomic Stability and Sustainable Growth

Author/Editor:

Nancy L Wagner ; Dora M Iakova

Publication Date:

September 1, 2001

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This paper takes stock of the current state of development of the financial systems in five Central European transition economies (the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, the Slovak Republic, and Slovenia) that are also leading EU accession candidates. It presents both a progress report and an assessment of remaining challenges, with a focus on the role of the financial sector in supporting macroeconomic stability and sustainable growth.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2001/141

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

September 1, 2001

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451856187/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA1412001

Pages:

69

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