IMF Staff Country Reports

Turkey: 2007 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Turkey

Publication Date:

November 16, 2007

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

The staff report for the 2007 Article IV Consultation highlights Turkey’s economic revival and policies to entrench macroeconomic stability. Turkey has experienced an impressive economic revival in recent years. Exports have continued to gain market shares, as the effects of an appreciating currency have been largely offset by productivity gains. Executive Directors considered that Turkey needs to manage vulnerabilities carefully and address structural challenges to increase the economy’s growth potential and resilience to shocks.

Series:

Country Report No. 2007/362

Subject:

Balance of payments Banking Current account deficits Economic sectors Fiscal policy Inflation Prices Public debt Public sector