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  "title": "Republic of Poland: 2017 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Republic of Poland",
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  "summary": "This 2017 Article IV Consultation highlights that Poland’s near-term growth momentum remains strong, supported by accommodative monetary and fiscal policies and sizeable European Union transfers. The economy is operating above potential, with the unemployment rate at a historical low.",
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      "heading": "Near-term growth and outlook",
      "content": "- Poland’s near-term growth momentum remains strong, supported by accommodative monetary and fiscal policies and sizeable European Union transfers.\n- The economy is operating above potential, with the unemployment rate at a historical low.\n- Growth is projected to accelerate to 3.6 percent in 2017 and remain strong in 2018.\n- Risks to the near-term outlook are broadly balanced."
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      "heading": "Monetary and fiscal stance",
      "content": "- Monetary policy remains accommodative, with policy rate kept at a historically low level since early 2015.\n- Fiscal policy is described as accommodative and, together with sizeable EU transfers, is a key support to demand."
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      "content": "- Long-term growth will be more subdued unless adverse demographics and structural constraints on investment and productivity growth are addressed.\n- Structural constraints cited include barriers to investment and limitations on productivity growth (specific measures not detailed on the page)."
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    "Published: July 17, 2017",
    "Series: IMF Staff Country Reports",
    "DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781484310304.002",
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