Germany: Staff Report for the 2002 Article IV Consultation

International Monetary Fund

No 2002/239, IMF Staff Country Reports from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: This 2002 Article IV Consultation highlights that Germany’s economy is poised for a fragile recovery, after having barely grown since mid-2000. The earlier price shocks and interest rate hikes that contributed to the current slowdown have now unwound. However, sluggish global growth, stock market declines, weak credit growth, and the withdrawal implied by planned fiscal consolidation may stand in the way of a strong recovery. Real GDP growth in 2002 is estimated at about 0.5 percent, with the general government deficit set to exceed 3 percent of GDP.

Keywords: ISCR; CR; government; authorities intention; deficit; wage; IMF staff projection; growth projection; increase incentive; expectations component; ZEW sentiment indicator; German authorities; Labor markets; Wages; Unemployment; Global; Middle East (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 44
Date: 2002-10-31
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