Republic of Serbia: Request for a 30-Month Policy Coordination Instrument-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Serbia

International Monetary Fund

No 2018/237, IMF Staff Country Reports from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: Serbia succeeded in addressing macroeconomic imbalances and restoring confidence and growth under the precautionary SBA which expired in February 2018. Fiscal sustainability has been restored by placing public debt on a firm downward path and the external position has been realigned with fundamentals. Monetary policy has kept inflation under firm control, while supporting economic recovery. The resilience of the financial sector has improved. Progress has also been made on structural and institutional reforms, including in rationalizing the size of public sector employment, addressing fiscal risks from SOEs, and improving the business environment. However, challenges remain for achieving robust, inclusive, and sustainable growth, which Serbia needs for faster income convergence with its EU peers. The authorities requested a 30-month Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI) to provide a framework for continued macroeconomic stability and reforms, and maintain close policy dialogue with staff.

Keywords: ISCR; CR; priority; inflation expectation; living standard; monetary policy transmission; reform agenda; headline inflation; monetary policy stance; Informal economy; Exchange rates; Global (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 84
Date: 2018-07-24
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