Euro Area Policies: 2010 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Member Countries

International Monetary Fund

No 2010/221, IMF Staff Country Reports from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: The EU crisis was caused by unsustainable policies in some member countries, and has put the spotlight on the deficiency of area-wide mechanisms in disciplining fiscal and structural policies. Despite a strong and far-reaching policy response, market confidence will take time to restore. Fiscal sustainability needs to be established. Growth needs to be boosted through swift implementation of structural reforms. The resilience of the banking system must be improved and its stability assured. Progress in building the EU’s financial stability architecture should be pursued.

Keywords: ISCR; CR; euro; ECB governance proposal; EFSF framework agreement; ECB financing facilities; european financial stability facility; consumer confidence confidence index; CDS premium; Bank credit; Commercial banks; Inflation; Global; Europe (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 65
Date: 2010-07-21
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