Italy: 2005 Article IV Consultation—Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Italy

Author: International Monetary Fund

Volume/Issue: Volume 2006 Issue 060

Publication date: February 2006

ISBN: 9781451819892

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Banks and Banking , Finance , Public Finance , Industries- General , ISCR , CR , Italy , deficit , October outturn , GDP , authority , privatization process , EU commitment , council recommendation , asset quality , private sector , Competition , Budget planning and preparation , Health care spending , Productivity , Europe , Western Europe

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Summary

This 2005 Article IV Consultation highlights that despite the better cyclical outlook, medium-term trends for Italy remain troubling: potential growth is estimated at just 1¼ percent, as low productivity growth and high domestic costs have led to a steady erosion of competitiveness and export market share. The 2005 fiscal deficit target of 4.3 percent of GDP is estimated to have been met, thanks in part to measures introduced by the authorities. For 2006, the authorities have committed to a deficit target of 3.5 percent of GDP.