Greece: Third Review Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility—Staff Report; Staff Statement; Press Release; and Statement by the Executive Director for Greece

International Monetary Fund

No 2013/153, IMF Staff Country Reports from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: The short-term objectives are being met, but medium-term targets and sustainability have to be worked on. The impressive fiscal adjustment evident since the crisis erupted is continuing. The Executive Directors commend the Greek government’s determination to focus on overdue spending cuts. However, progress on improving tax administration and public administration reforms needs to be started in earnest. There is concern about debt relief undermining the payment culture. Reforms to open up the economy to competition should be stepped up. The macroeconomic and debt outlook must remain under close review.

Keywords: ISCR; CR; government; arrears datum; debt; EFF arrangement; arrears data; State lottery; governance framework; MEFP Annex III; undue government interference; Tax administration core functions; Loans; Budget planning and preparation; Eastern Europe; Europe; Global (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 201
Date: 2013-06-05
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