IMF Staff Country Reports

Bolivia : Staff Report for the 2013 Article IV Consultation

Author/Editor:

International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.

Publication Date:

February 10, 2014

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This 2013 Article IV Consultation highlights that good macroeconomic performance and active social policies since the mid-2000s have helped Bolivia to nearly triple income per capita and reduce poverty. The economy benefited from high international commodity prices and rising volumes of natural gas exports. Coupled with twin surpluses in the fiscal and external accounts, net international reserves have increased to almost 50 percent of GDP. Real GDP growth is projected at 6.7 percent in 2013, the highest growth rate of the last 30 years, supported by soaring hydrocarbon exports, strong private consumption, and accommodative macroeconomic policies.

Series:

Country Report No. 14/36

Subject:

Article IV consultation reports Banks Bolivia Debt sustainability analysis Economic growth Economic indicators Exchange rate assessments Financial sector Fiscal policy Global competitiveness Monetary policy Press releases Staff Reports