IMF Staff Country Reports

Austria : 2018 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Austria

Author/Editor:

International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publication Date:

September 12, 2018

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Living standards in Austria are high, and income inequality and poverty low. The economy has picked up markedly, accelerating to 3 percent in 2017, and 3.1 percent (y/y) in 2018: Q1. This provides an opportunity to implement reforms to raise the economy’s potential output, reduce unemployment further, and ensure long-term fiscal sustainability. Also, further strengthening the financial system would guard against a less benign global financial environment.

Series:

Country Report No. 18/272

Subject:

Article IV consultation reports Debt sustainability analysis Economic indicators Economic policy Fiscal policy Fiscal reforms Fiscal sustainability Macroprudential policies and financial stability Monetary statistics Press releases Real sector Staff reports Unemployment