Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: Staff Report for the 2009 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

International Monetary Fund

No 2010/019, IMF Staff Country Reports from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: This 2009 Article IV Consultation highlights that the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia’s vulnerability at the outset of the global crisis was its large current account deficit in the context of the exchange rate peg to the euro. At the same time, it benefited from a small fiscal deficit, modest public debt, and significant international reserve buffers. Executive Directors have praised the Macedonian authorities for the conduct of macroeconomic policies, which contributed to a modest downturn in Macedonia’s economy relative to other countries in the region.

Keywords: ISCR; CR; staff appraisal; report; deficit; IMF staff representative; FYR Macedonia; deficit target; staff's view; Current account deficits; Exchange rates; Global; Eastern Europe; Southern Europe (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 63
Date: 2010-01-20
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