Austria: Recent Developments and Issues

Publication Date:

July 20, 1995

Summary:

This report describes recent developments and issues in Austria. The report discusses the structural features of the Austrian labor market. Two features—the relative importance of foreign labor supply, and the comparatively low labor force participation of certain groups—are analyzed in detail. The historical structure of the Austrian balance of payments is discussed, and the developments in 1994 are analyzed. The report also examines the Austrian tourism industry and its underlying problems. Developments in public finances are also elaborated.

Series:

Country Report No. 1995/062

Subject:

Notes:

This report on recent developments and issues in Austria was prepared by a staff team of the International Monetary Fund as background documentation for the periodic consultation with this member country. In releasing this document for public use, confidential material may have been removed at the request of the member.

English

Publication Date:

July 20, 1995

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451802221/1934-7685

Stock No:

1AUTEA0011995

Pages:

71

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