IMF Staff Country Reports

IMF Staff Country Reports
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Publisher:
International Monetary Fund
ISSN:
1934-7685
The IMF Country Reports Series covers economic and financial developments and trends in member countries. Each report, prepared by a staff team after discussions with officials of the country, is published at the option of the member.
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Republic of Latvia : Ex Post Evaluation of Exceptional Access Under the 2008 Stand-By Arrangement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Latvia

Republic of Latvia : Ex Post Evaluation of Exceptional Access Under the 2008 Stand-By Arrangement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Latvia
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Volume/Issue:
2013/30
Series:
IMF Staff Country Reports
Author(s):
International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review Department
Publisher:
INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Published Date:
January 2013
DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.5089/9781475526677.002
ISBN:
9781475526677
ISSN:
1934-7685
Page:
49
The IMF has approved an exceptional access Stand-By Arrangement for Latvia. The program is part of a coordinated international effort that has improved financial and economic stability. By early 2008, the fast growth has leveled off but severe vulnerabilities turned the slowdown into a crisis. Immediate steps to stabilize the financial sector and help stem reserve losses has focused on resolving the systemic Parex Bank, which is experiencing a deposit run. Measures to ensure long-term external viability has focused on fiscal and income policies.
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