Samoa : 2012 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report, Informational Annex, Debt Sustainability Analysis, Public Information Notice, Statement by the Executive Director for Samoa.

After a moderate recovery in 2010-11, the Samoan economy has shown signs of slowing down amid rising inflation. After two consecutive years of contraction, real GDP has expanded by 2 percent in 2010-11. The Central Bank of Samoa has maintained an accommodative monetary policy to support economic act...

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Corporate Author: International Monetary Fund
Format: Journal
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2012.
Series:IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2012/250
Online Access:Full text available on IMF
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Summary:After a moderate recovery in 2010-11, the Samoan economy has shown signs of slowing down amid rising inflation. After two consecutive years of contraction, real GDP has expanded by 2 percent in 2010-11. The Central Bank of Samoa has maintained an accommodative monetary policy to support economic activity. However, continued structural reforms are required to lift Samoa's economic growth and to ensure financial stability. Considerable progress has been made in tapping customary land for productive use.
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Physical Description:1 online resource (63 pages)
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ISSN:1934-7685
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