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

Volume/Issue: Volume 2008 Issue 097
Publication date: March 2008
ISBN: 9781451809688
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Banks and Banking , Exports and Imports , Inflation , Economics- Macroeconomics , Money and Monetary Policy , Public Finance , ISCR , CR , inflation , consumer confidence , FDI flow , headline inflation target , exchange rate band , FDI levels inflow , Public sector , Currencies , Global , Central America

Summary

The Costa Rican economy has grown at rapid rates in the last three years, underpinned by a robust world expansion, sound economic policies, and strong business and consumer confidence. Economic policies have been well oriented. The fiscal position has substantially improved. The exchange rate level and policies are consistent with the maintenance of external stability. IMF staff supports the neutral policy stance envisaged in the 2008 central government budget and plans for a substantive tax reform. The authorities should push ahead with financial system reforms.