Greece : First Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement.

The recession is unfolding in line with expectations. Inflation is higher than expected from indirect tax hikes. The key challenges remain restoring fiscal sustainability, safeguarding financial sector stability, and boosting competitiveness-and hence growth and employment. Staff and authorities agr...

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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. 2010/286
Online Access:Full text available on IMF
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Summary:The recession is unfolding in line with expectations. Inflation is higher than expected from indirect tax hikes. The key challenges remain restoring fiscal sustainability, safeguarding financial sector stability, and boosting competitiveness-and hence growth and employment. Staff and authorities agreed that nominal growth will be somewhat higher than originally anticipated. The government will facilitate private investment including through the privatization program. Stronger public financial management and especially tax administration are needed to mitigate risks. Advancing tax administration reform is a crucial priority to limit risks.
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Physical Description:1 online resource (107 pages)
Format:Mode of access: Internet
ISSN:1934-7685
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