Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: Staff Report for the 2009 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

January 20, 2010

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Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: Staff Report for the 2009 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, (USA: International Monetary Fund, 2010) accessed December 22, 2024

Summary

This 2009 Article IV Consultation highlights that the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia’s vulnerability at the outset of the global crisis was its large current account deficit in the context of the exchange rate peg to the euro. At the same time, it benefited from a small fiscal deficit, modest public debt, and significant international reserve buffers. Executive Directors have praised the Macedonian authorities for the conduct of macroeconomic policies, which contributed to a modest downturn in Macedonia’s economy relative to other countries in the region.

Subject: Balance of payments, Current account deficits, Exchange rates, External debt, Foreign exchange, Public debt

Keywords: CR, Current account deficits, Deficit, Deficit target, Eastern Europe, Exchange rates, FYR Macedonia, Global, IMF staff representative, ISCR, Report, Southern Europe, Staff appraisal, Staff's view

Publication Details

Pages:

63
Volume:

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Series:

Country Report No. 2010/019
Stock No:

1MKDEA2010001
ISBN:

9781451826166
ISSN:

1934-7685

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