Romania : Selected Issues.

This paper examines Romania's external stability risks. Recent Romanian data indicate high increases in real wages, not matched by comparable productivity gains. Both the government and the National Bank of Romania (NBR) have highlighted the importance of a responsible and stabilizing wage poli...

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Corporate Author: International Monetary Fund
Format: Journal
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2008.
Series:IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2008/210
Online Access:Full text available on IMF
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Summary:This paper examines Romania's external stability risks. Recent Romanian data indicate high increases in real wages, not matched by comparable productivity gains. Both the government and the National Bank of Romania (NBR) have highlighted the importance of a responsible and stabilizing wage policy for macroeconomic stability in the country current juncture. A three-pronged approach is recommended that encompasses capacity building and improved transparency, a medium-term framework for fiscal policy, and increased use of independent fiscal expertise.
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Physical Description:1 online resource (61 pages)
Format:Mode of access: Internet
ISSN:1934-7685
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