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  "title": "Slovak Republic: Staff Report for the 2001 Article IV Consultation",
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  "summary": "During 1996–98, the measured fiscal deficits have substantially underestimated the extent of the fiscal problem in Slovakia.",
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      "heading": "Fiscal position and assessment (1996–98)",
      "content": "- The measured fiscal deficits during 1996–98 \"have substantially underestimated the extent of the fiscal problem in Slovakia.\"\n- Fiscal vulnerabilities were evident prior to the change in government in October 1998."
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      "heading": "Policy response and objectives (post-October 1998)",
      "content": "- The present government assumed office in October 1998, and \"embarked on policies to restore macroeconomic balances and lay the basis for sustainable economic growth.\"\n- Policy emphasis included fiscal tightening aimed at correcting previously underestimated fiscal imbalances."
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      "heading": "Macroeconomic developments and demand dynamics (1999)",
      "content": "- Fiscal tightening combined with developments in the nongovernment sector \"has led to a sharp fall in domestic demand in 1999.\"\n- A \"strong improvement in net trade performance partly offset\" the negative impact of weaker domestic demand on aggregate demand."
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    "The measured fiscal deficits during 1996–98 \"have substantially underestimated the extent of the fiscal problem in Slovakia.\"",
    "Fiscal vulnerabilities were evident prior to the change in government in October 1998.",
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    "Policy emphasis included fiscal tightening aimed at correcting previously underestimated fiscal imbalances.",
    "Fiscal tightening combined with developments in the nongovernment sector \"has led to a sharp fall in domestic demand in 1999.\"",
    "A \"strong improvement in net trade performance partly offset\" the negative impact of weaker domestic demand on aggregate demand.",
    "Subject areas covered: Economic sectors, Expenditure, External debt, Fiscal consolidation, Fiscal policy, Privatization, Public debt.",
    "Keywords included: anti-inflationary stance; authorities' strategy; CR; deficit; Eastern Europe; exchange rate; Fiscal consolidation; government; guarantees to enterprise; ISCR; June; NBS supervisor; Privatization; Slovak authorities; Slovak government; Slovakia; staff appraisal; state guarantee; Western Europe.",
    "Pages: 61",
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