Republic of Estonia: Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix

International Monetary Fund

No 2003/331, IMF Staff Country Reports from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: This Selected Issues paper of the Republic of Estonia reviews the current account deficits, sustainability, and external solvency in the Baltic countries. The paper describes labor market trends in Estonia after the transition, institutional makeup of the market, and its effects on unemployment. The paper also discusses developments in regional unemployment, effects of regional disparities on average unemployment, and policy recommendations. Finally, the statistical appendix highlights the IMF's projections and estimates for the Republic of Estonia.

Keywords: ISCR; CR; employment; B. current accounts deficit; labor market situation; unattractive job offer; benchmark current accounts; high-unemployment region; current account sustainability; policies in Estonia; unemployment problem; Current account; Current account deficits; Unemployment; Unemployment rate; Labor markets; Baltics; Eastern Europe; Southern Europe (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 58
Date: 2003-10-27
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