Antigua and Barbuda : 2010 Article IV Consultation and Request for Stand-By Arrangement; Staff Report; Supplements; Public Information Notice; Press Release; and ED's Statement.

The global slowdown has severely affected Antigua and Barbuda's economy through its impact on tourist arrivals, FDI inflows and remittances, and fiscal revenue. The recession and associated fiscal crisis coincides with already weak public finances and mounting problems in the financial sector....

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Corporate Author: International Monetary Fund
Format: Journal
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2010.
Series:IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2010/279
Online Access:Full text available on IMF
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Summary:The global slowdown has severely affected Antigua and Barbuda's economy through its impact on tourist arrivals, FDI inflows and remittances, and fiscal revenue. The recession and associated fiscal crisis coincides with already weak public finances and mounting problems in the financial sector. The authorities have taken decisive action to address the fiscal crisis and set the stage for a sustained recovery. The scope for restructuring public debt with domestic banks is limited, and financial sector reform is paramount.
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Physical Description:1 online resource (82 pages)
Format:Mode of access: Internet
ISSN:1934-7685
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