Republic of Latvia: Recent Economic Developments

Publication Date:

January 23, 1997

Summary:

This paper reviews economic developments in Latvia during 1994–96. The paper highlights that developments during this period have been dominated by the after-effects of the fiscal slippage in 1994 and the banking crisis in 1995, although there are signs of a recovery from these adverse episodes. The paper provides an in-depth analysis of selected economic issues facing Latvia. It analyzes the environment for the private-sector development, and reviews interest rate developments, focusing in particular on the treasury-bill market.

Series:

Country Report No. 1996/143

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

January 23, 1997

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451824407/1934-7685

Stock No:

1LVAEA0011996

Pages:

121

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