## Mauritius: A Competitiveness Assessment

_IMF Working Papers, September 1, 2008_

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## Bibliographic details
- Authors: Camelia Minoiu, Patrick A. Imam
- Published: September 1, 2008
- Series: IMF Working Papers
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451870701.001

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### Overview
- Objective: Assess the competitiveness of Mauritius in recent years using two complementary approaches.
- Approaches used:
  - Estimation of the difference between the equilibrium and the actual real exchange rate using four methods: the macroeconomic balance approach, the single-equation fundamentals approach, the capital-enhanced approach, and the external sustainability approach.
  - Comparative analysis of structural competitiveness indicators against other small island economies and high-growth Asian economies.

### Exchange rate assessment
- Methods applied:
  - Macroeconomic balance approach
  - Single-equation fundamentals approach
  - Capital-enhanced approach
  - External sustainability approach
- Consistent finding across methods:
  - At the end of 2007 the exchange rate was aligned with its equilibrium value.

### Structural competitiveness analysis
- Comparative finding:
  - Mauritius often fares better on business climate than other small island economies and high-growth Asian economies.
- Caveat:
  - Nevertheless, there are areas for improvement.

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