Czech Republic: Staff Report for the 2003 Article IV Consultation
IMF Staff Country Reports, January 9, 2004
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- Published: January 9, 2004
- Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451810073.002
Economic performance and outlook
- The Czech economy has turned in a solid performance, and the medium-term prospects are good.
- The short-term outlook is positive, although downside risks are significant.
- The challenge now is to implement the proposals and prepare for medium-term output.
Monetary policy and inflation
- The outlook for low underlying inflation leaves scope for monetary policy to continue to support growth.
- Subject tags emphasize: Inflation, Inflation targeting, CNB's decision, headline inflation, inflation projection, producer price deflation.
Fiscal situation
- The government's resolve to address the deterioration in the fiscal accounts has been commended.
- Key fiscal task: implement proposed measures to restore fiscal balance and prepare for medium-term output.
Structural reform priorities
- Redressing shortcomings of the judicial and legal systems is identified as the top priority for structural reform.
- Other subject areas noted: Banking, Economic sectors, Expenditure, Prices, Privatization, Public debt.