Trinidad and Tobago: 2004 Article IV Consultation—Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Trinidad and Tobago

January 5, 2005

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Trinidad and Tobago: 2004 Article IV Consultation—Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Trinidad and Tobago, (USA: International Monetary Fund, 2005) accessed October 6, 2024

Summary

This 2004 Article IV Consultation highlights that Trinidad and Tobago’s economy, which is endowed with large energy reserves, is experiencing a strong energy sector-based expansion owing to increased output and high international prices. The energy sector already accounts for about 40 percent of GDP, 83 percent of domestic goods exports, and slightly more than 40 percent of government revenue. The balance of payments recorded an increased surplus in 2003, despite large capital outflows, reflecting the strong performance of the energy sector.

Subject: Capital spending, Central banks, Economic sectors, Energy sector, Expenditure, International reserves, Public debt, Public sector

Keywords: Adj. budget, Budget proposal, Budget surplus, Capital spending, Caribbean, CR, Global, International reserves, ISCR, Oil price assumption, Public sector, Surplus, Trinidad and Tobago economy

Publication Details

Pages:

54
Volume:

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Series:

Country Report No. 2005/004
Stock No:

1TTOEA2005001
ISBN:

9781451837629
ISSN:

1934-7685

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