Spain: 2006 Article IV Consultation—Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Spain

International Monetary Fund

No 2006/211, IMF Staff Country Reports from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: Spain showed strong growth performance marked by robust job creation and a solid fiscal position. Executive Directors supported the National Reform Program (NRP), which focuses on improving productivity, market flexibility, and competitiveness. They commended the appreciable fiscal surplus, pension reserve fund, and the public debt reduction. They welcomed the new Budget Stability Law (BSL), appreciated the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) assessment and the monetary stance of the Bank of Spain. They emphasized the need to regain competitiveness through the implementation of structural reforms.

Keywords: ISCR; CR; government; General government balance; current account; current account data; growth; import growth; authorities' projection; government balance; government sponsorship; Competition; Fiscal stance; Credit; Global (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 61
Date: 2006-06-14
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