IMF Staff Country Reports

Panama: Recent Economic Developments

Publication Date:

September 6, 1996

Summary:

This paper provides background information to the IMF staff report for the 1996 Article IV Consultation discussions with Panama. It presents an overview of economic developments in Panama during 1995, focusing on areas of interest in Panama’s medium-term economic strategy. It describes the changes in labor legislation aimed at increasing labor market flexibility. The paper summarizes developments in the tax system, focusing on the changes brought about by the Tax Incentives Harmonization Law of June 1995. The issues confronting the Panamanian social security system are also described.

Series:

Country Report No. 1996/082

Subject:

Banking Economic sectors Imports Income and capital gains taxes International trade Labor Public sector Tariffs Taxes