The IMF and Europe
United Kingdom Could Ease Monetary Policy, Credit to Boost Growth
May 22, 2012
At a time of intensified global uncertainty, the United Kingdom’s approach to reducing debt levels to put the budget on a more sustainable footing has reinforced credibility, the IMF said as it wrapped up its annual check-up of the U.K. economy.
AGAINST THE ODDS: Lessons From the Recovery in The Baltics
Riga, Latvia, Tuesday, June 5, 2012
The conference will bring together prominent policymakers, academics, and civil society representatives to discuss the policies that helped Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia overcome the crisis, restore economic growth, and make progress toward—and in Estonia’s case achieve—the goal of euro adoption.
Fiscal Consolidation Programs and Medium-Term Budgetary Frameworks
Stockholm, Sweden; 7-8 May 2012
Joint Conference by the IMF Fiscal Affairs Department and the Swedish Ministry of Finance on "Fiscal Consolidation Programs and Medium-Term Budgetary Frameworks" to bring together policy-makers, practitioners, and academics from around the world to review current fiscal programs, discuss options, and propose solutions.
Blog: How to Get the Balance Right: Fiscal Policy At a Time of Crisis
Tailored Approach to Debt and Growth Challenges in Europe’s Crisis Countries
April 24, 2012
A build-up of debt after joining the euro zone led three very different countries to the doors of the International Monetary Fund as the global economic and European debt crises took their toll on the Greek, Irish, and Portuguese economies.
European Banks Remain Under Pressure From Weak Growth
April 18, 2012
European banks remain under pressure from weak growth and high debt repayments. They need to strengthen their balance sheets by reducing assets and increasing their capital, a process known as deleveraging, to regain investor confidence, the IMF said in its latest Global Financial Stability Report.
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Difficult Outlook for Portugal But Program on Track
April 5, 2012
Portugal’s newly elected government continues to make good progress on the reform program it agreed to as part of the €78 billion (about $116 billion) international rescue package with the European Commission, the European Central bank, and the IMF.
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