Regional Economic Outlook, May 2007, Middle East and Central Asia
Middle East and Central Asia, May 4, 2007
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Bibliographic details
- Published: May 4, 2007
- Series: Middle East and Central Asia
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781589066441.086
Overview
- Strong economic performance across the Middle East and Central Asia is examined against the background of high prices for energy and other commodities.
- Common economic trends are presented, and prospects and policies are reviewed for the coming year in light of the global economic environment.
- The report includes focused boxes on specific regional topics.
Key findings and themes
- High prices for energy and other commodities are the contextual backdrop for the region's performance.
- The report presents common economic trends across the region and reviews prospects and policy implications for the coming year.
- Regional topics treated in boxes include:
- Financial sector reforms and integration in Maghreb countries.
- Economic developments in oil-exporting countries in response to changes in petroleum prices.
- The growth boom in the Caucasus and Central Asia.
Subjects and keywords (as provided)
- Subjects: Commodities, Emerging and frontier financial markets, Financial markets, Inflation, Oil, Oil prices, Oil, gas and mining taxes, Prices, Taxes
- Keywords: Brent crude, commodity price, country, debt ratio, Emerging and frontier financial markets, emerging market country, gas and mining taxes, Global, government, Inflation, Maghreb, Middle East and Central Asia, nominal exchange rate, Oil, oil price, Oil prices, price, quote, REO
Availability and language notes
- Highlights of this report are also available in العربية, русский, français, and English.
International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept. Regional Economic Outlook, May 2007, Middle East and Central Asia.
Content in this bundle
- آفاق الاقتصاد الإقليمي: منطقة الشرق الأوسط وآسيا الوسطي، مايو 2007 ؛ أضواء على أهم الأحداث
- Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia, May 2007 - Highlights
- Perspectives économiques régionales: Moyen-Orient et Asie centrale, mai 2007 - Vue d'ensemble
- Regional Economic Outlook: Middle East and Central Asia, May 2007 - Highlights
References
- https://www.imf.org/en/publications/reo/meca
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