IMF Staff Country Reports

Luxembourg : 2019 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Luxembourg

Author/Editor:

International Monetary Fund. European Dept.

Publication Date:

May 10, 2019

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

The growth outlook remains favorable, but risks are tilted to the downside. Sound economic and fiscal policies together with favorable global conditions in recent years translated into solid growth and a decline in unemployment to record post-crisis lows. Growth prospects remain favorable, but risks are to the downside and include a weaker-than-expected global growth, a disorderly Brexit, changes in international tax rules, and a sharp tightening of global financial conditions. Domestically, rising housing prices pose affordability challenges and could exacerbate the already high household indebtedness.

Series:

Country Report No. 19/130

Subject:

Development External sector Fiscal policy Public investments Unemployment