Republic of Estonia: Staff Report for the 2001 Article IV Consultation
July 9, 2001
Summary
Estonia continues to be a strong performer among transition economies. Executive Directors commended the development, and stressed the need to maintain macroeconomic and fiscal policies, and accelerate structural reforms. They appreciated the progress made in implementing the recommendations of the Financial Sector Assessment Program and the Report on Standards and Codes module on fiscal transparency. They commended open trade and payments system, labor market policies, pension reforms, the social safety net, and emphasized the authorities to take appropriate stance on European Union accession issues.
Subject: Balance of payments, Banking, Budget planning and preparation, Commercial banks, Current account deficits, Expenditure, External debt, Financial institutions, Public debt
Keywords: balance of payments table, Baltics, Commercial banks, CPI increase, CR, Current account deficits, Estonian authorities, Europe, export demand, government, government statistic, ISCR, reform agenda
Pages:
62
Volume:
2001
DOI:
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Issue:
097
Series:
Country Report No. 2001/097
Stock No:
1ESTEA0022001
ISBN:
9781451812411
ISSN:
1934-7685





