Australia : 2010 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion
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Summary:
The impact of the global crisis was milder in Australia than in other advanced economies owing to strong demand from Asia and decisive policy responses. Australian banks were resilient to the global crisis, and the labor market was flexible in the face of the shock. The exit from fiscal stimulus is appropriate as is the recent review of the tax system. Banks could adopt riskier strategies and require vigilance. The exchange rate is overvalued but will dissipate as interest rates in other advanced economies eventually normalize.
Series:
Country Report No. 10/331
Subject:
Article IV consultation reports Australia Bank supervision Banking sector Current account deficits Economic indicators Economic recovery Fiscal policy Mining sector Monetary policy Public information Staff Reports Tax reforms
English
Publication Date:
October 28, 2010
ISBN/ISSN:
9781455208333/1934-7685
Stock No:
1AUSEA2010002
Format:
Paper
Pages:
47
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