Bolivia: Selected Issues

Publication Date:

July 26, 2006

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This paper analyzes Bolivia’s growth performance with a focus on the regional and sectoral patterns of growth, and examines the sources of growth. It discusses the evolution of the hydrocarbon sector, its importance in the economy, and reforms. It also analyzes the intergovernmental fiscal relations system and changes to the revenue sharing arrangements, and suggests possible areas for reform. It assesses measures of reserve adequacy in Bolivia and also provides a look at the external debt after the applications of the main debt relief plans in the past 10 years.

Series:

Country Report No. 2006/273

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

July 26, 2006

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451805819/1934-7685

Stock No:

1BOLEA2006002

Pages:

90

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