REGIONAL ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

Regional Economic Outlook, May 2009, Asia and Pacific: Global Crisis: The Asian Context

Publication Date:

May 5, 2009

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Asia has been hard hit by the global financial crisis. Despite strong fundamentals, its pervasive linkages to the rest of the world have exposed it to the collapse of demand and credit in advanced countries. Exports and industrial production have fallen sharply, capital has started to flow out of the region, and leading indicators suggest further weakness ahead. Against this background, the May 2009 APD REO will discuss the latest developments in Asia, examine the prospects for the period ahead, and consider the policy steps needed to revive economic activity and restore corporate and financial sector health.

Series:

REGIONAL ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

Subject:

Banking Corporate sector Credit Distressed assets Economic sectors Exports Financial sector policy and analysis Fiscal policy Fiscal stimulus International trade Money