IMF Staff Country Reports

France: Recent Economic Developments

Publication Date:

January 2, 1996

Summary:

This paper describes economic developments in France during 1990–95. Partner country demand recovered markedly in the course of 1993, following a sharp downturn since the middle of 1992. The surge of exports during the second half of 1993 was followed by a temporary stabilization at a higher level during the first half of 1994. Strong export growth resumed during the second half of 1994. Overall, French exports of goods and nonfactor services increased by almost 6 percent in 1994. A rapid pace of expansion was maintained during the first half of 1995.

Series:

Country Report No. 1995/132

Subject:

Budget planning and preparation Employment Expenditure Labor Public financial management (PFM) Social security contributions Taxes Wages

Notes:

This report on recent economic developments in France was prepared by a staff team of the International Monetary Fund as background documentation for the periodic consultation with this member country. As such, the views expressed in this document are those of the staff team and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Government of France, or the Executive Board of the IMF.