People’s Republic of China—Macao Special Administrative Region: 2019 Article IV Consultation Discussions-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Macao SAR

May 6, 2019

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People’s Republic of China—Macao Special Administrative Region: 2019 Article IV Consultation Discussions-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Macao SAR, (USA: International Monetary Fund, 2019) accessed December 21, 2024

Summary

This 2019 Article IV Consultation highlights that while more moderate than in the past, gaming and tourism revenue in Macao Special Administrative Region picked up as the economy returned to expansion since mid-2016. Progress with diversification towards mass-gaming and nongaming tourism, together with the continued China gaming monopoly, are expected to deliver growth of around 4 percent in the medium term. Risks are tilted to the downside, mainly emanating from Mainland China. Prudent macroeconomic policies and high reserves provide strong buffers against shocks. In addition to supporting diversification, fulfilling social needs, and maintaining macroeconomic stability, the policies priorities explained in the report will reduce external imbalances. The report also discusses that the current housing macroprudential stance and related fiscal measures appear broadly appropriate. A broader set of policies are advised to support housing affordability, where continued efforts to boost housing supply will be key.

Subject: Economic and financial statistics, External sector statistics, Housing, Housing prices, Income, National accounts, Personal income, Prices

Keywords: Asia and Pacific, Asset, Australia and New Zealand, Authority, CR, External sector statistics, Global, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao, Housing, Housing prices, Income, ISCR, Macao investment fund, Macao SAR authority, Macao SAR economy, Macao SAR endeavor, Macau, Personal income, Southeast Asia, Transaction rate

Publication Details

Pages:

67
Volume:

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Series:

Country Report No. 2019/123
Stock No:

1MACEA2019001
ISBN:

9781498313360
ISSN:

1934-7685

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