Switzerland: 2006 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Switzerland
IMF Staff Country Reports, June 12, 2006
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- Published: June 12, 2006
- Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451807295.002
Economic performance and labor market
- Switzerland showed commendable economic growth with low inflation and increasing employment.
- Executive Directors commended the prudent macroeconomic management and structural reforms that supported employment growth.
- Subject areas listed: Banking, Expenditure, Financial institutions, Financial statements, Fiscal policy, Income, Insurance, National accounts, Public financial management (PFM), Public sector.
Monetary policy framework
- The monetary policy framework continues to serve Switzerland well, underpinned by effective practices of the Swiss National Bank (SNB).
- Keywords related to monetary policy in the report: exchange rate, inflation expectation, monetary policy.
Fiscal policy and public finance
- Executive Directors commended the sound fiscal policy framework.
- Keywords related to fiscal and public finance issues in the report: deficit, expenditure growth, fiscal policy framework, government activity, public financial management (PFM), spending pressure.
Financial system stability and supervision
- Directors agreed that the Swiss financial system appears to be healthy and dynamic.
- The regulatory and supervisory framework received appreciation, as did vigilance in monitoring financial sector risks.
- Keywords related to financial sector in the report: Financial statements, Financial institutions, Insurance, ISCR, state regulation.