Israel: 2007 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Israel

February 14, 2008

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Israel: 2007 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Israel, (USA: International Monetary Fund, 2008) accessed November 23, 2024

Summary

The Israeli economy is performing exceptionally well, but still high public indebtedness calls for the continuation of strong economic policies. Monetary policy has successfully stabilized inflation expectations, but policy and communication challenges remain. The recent positive fiscal performance needs to be carried forward to improve international credibility. The government’s intention to stick with a rules-based approach to fiscal policy, solidly anchored in longer-term objectives, is commended. Enhanced fiscal transparency and governance are essential to improve the quality of policymaking.

Subject: Banking, Exchange rates, Expenditure, External debt, Foreign exchange, Inflation, Prices, Public debt

Keywords: BOI policy rate, CR, Europe, Exchange rates, GDP, Global, Heightened risk premia, Inflation, Interest rate, ISCR, Israel, Monetary policy, Narrowing output gap, Poverty level, Projection, Rate

Publication Details

Pages:

58
Volume:

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DOI:

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Series:

Country Report No. 2008/062
Stock No:

1ISREA2008001
ISBN:

9781451819649
ISSN:

1934-7685

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