The Bahamas: 2023 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report
IMF Staff Country Reports, February 2, 2024
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- Published: February 2, 2024
- Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9798400266669.002
Economic performance and outlook
- The Bahamas economy is in the midst of a solid expansion.
- A strong recovery of tourism has helped regain the ground that was lost after hurricane Dorian and the Covid crisis.
- The more favorable economic environment provides space for the authorities to reorient their policy framework toward the pursuit of greater fiscal sustainability, social equity, and climate resilience.
Labor market and inflation
- Unemployment is at its lowest level since 2008.
- Inflation has been on a downward path and is lower than in most regional peers.
Public finances and debt
- Public finances are improving, although debt remains high.
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- Pages: 86
- Volume: 2024
- Issue: 039
- Series: Country Report No. 2024/039
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9798400266669.002
- Stock No: 1BHSEA2024001
- ISBN: 9798400266669
- ISSN: 1934-7685
Source: The Bahamas: 2023 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report (February 2, 2024).
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