From Crisis to Convergence : Charting a Course for Portugal /
In 2011, following years of large-scale external imbalances financed by debt, Portugal's economy reached a crisis point. To restore economic growth and credibility with international lenders, the country embarked on a difficult path of fiscal adjustment and structural reforms. By many metrics,...
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| Format: | Journal |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C. :
International Monetary Fund,
2016.
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| Series: | Departmental Papers; Departmental Paper ;
No. 2016/005 |
| Online Access: | Full text available on IMF |
| Summary: | In 2011, following years of large-scale external imbalances financed by debt, Portugal's economy reached a crisis point. To restore economic growth and credibility with international lenders, the country embarked on a difficult path of fiscal adjustment and structural reforms. By many metrics, Portugal's 2011-14 macroeconomic stabilization program has been a success, but going forward Portugal would benefit from policies to reduce vulnerabilities, absorb labor slack, and generate sustainable growth. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (123 pages) |
| Format: | Mode of access: Internet |
| ISSN: | 2616-5333 |
| Access: | Electronic access restricted to authorized BRAC University faculty, staff and students |