Kingdom of the Netherlands—Netherlands: 2006 Article IV Consultation—Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion
IMF Staff Country Reports, July 31, 2006
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- Published: July 31, 2006
- Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451829549.002
Economic recovery and structural context
- The Netherlands showed economic recovery, supported by strong polices, public finances, and structural reforms.
- Directors appreciated the authorities’ responsiveness to the recommendations of the Financial System Stability Assessment.
Fiscal framework and fiscal sustainability
- Executive Directors commended the strong fiscal framework and agreed that it meets the good practice standards according to the reports on the observance of standards and codes.
- Directors emphasized the need for fiscal consolidation for securing fiscal sustainability.
Financial system and regulation
- Executive Directors commended the sound financial system and welcomed the new Financial Supervision Act.
Subjects and keywords highlighted in the report
- Subject: Expenditure, Financial institutions, Fiscal governance, Fiscal policy, Labor, Mortgages, Pension spending
- Keywords: Asia and Pacific, Central and Eastern Europe, coalition government, consumer spending, CR, data show, economic development, Europe, first quarter development, Fiscal governance, Global, government consumption growth, ISCR, Middle East, minority coalition government, Mortgages, Pension spending, staff appraisal, staff statement
Publication and document specifics
- Publication date: July 31, 2006
- Pages: 54
- Volume: 2006
- Issue: 283
- Series: Country Report No. 2006/283
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451829549.002
- Stock No: 1NLDEA2006002
- ISBN: 9781451829549
- ISSN: 1934-7685
International Monetary Fund. Kingdom of the Netherlands—Netherlands: 2006 Article IV Consultation—Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion.