Costa Rica: Staff Report for the 2006 Article IV Consultation
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Summary:
Despite the oil price shock, growth has been high. Discussions focused on the policies needed to reduce Costa Rica’s vulnerabilities, enhance growth, and reduce poverty in a lasting way. Passage of a substantial tax reform is essential. To bring inflation down to low single digits, the authorities plan to recapitalize the central bank and move gradually to a more flexible exchange rate regime. This Article IV Consultation provides an important opportunity to take stock of Costa Rica’s achievements and the challenges ahead.
Series:
Country Report No. 2006/416
Subject:
Banking Commercial banks Economic sectors Exports External debt Financial institutions International trade Public debt Public sector
English
Publication Date:
November 29, 2006
ISBN/ISSN:
9781451809664/1934-7685
Stock No:
1CRIEA2006001
Pages:
62
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