The Macroeconomy of Central America /

Opportunities for growth and investment in Central America could well improve in the coming years, as the region's ties with the world economy grow closer. This integration, however, also presents important challenges for economic policy to ensure that growth can be sustained and can benefit th...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Offerdal, Erik
Other Authors: Rennhack, Robert
Format: Journal
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2004.
Online Access:Full text available on IMF
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Summary:Opportunities for growth and investment in Central America could well improve in the coming years, as the region's ties with the world economy grow closer. This integration, however, also presents important challenges for economic policy to ensure that growth can be sustained and can benefit the poor. This book stresses the importance of keeping fiscal policy on a sustainable path; strengthening public investment in basic infrastructure, primary health care, and primary and secondary education; and managing the risks associated with partial dollarization.
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Physical Description:1 online resource (239 pages)
Format:Mode of access: Internet
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