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France: Staff Report for the 2000 Article IV Consultation
Author: International Monetary Fund
Series:
IMF Staff Country Reports
Volume/Issue:
Volume 2000: Issue 147
Language:
English
Publication Date:
13 Nov 2000
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451813425.002
ISBN:
9781451813425
ISSN:
1934-7685
Pages:
50
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; deficit; inflation; headline consumer price inflation; government; consensus growth forecast; consumer price; growth projection; oil price rise; exchange rate; oil prices average; Employment; Fiscal stance; Labor markets; Europe; Global
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France's recent economic performance has been distinctly positive, supported by policy reforms over a number of years and a favorable monetary and external environment. The fiscal deficit has narrowed significantly in recent years. Improving long-term economic performance depends crucially on significant reductions in France's high tax burden. Effective expenditure control over the medium term will depend on reforms of the civil service and of the major transfer programs, notably pensions. There has been notable progress in privatization, but less in opening up key network sectors.
Cover IMF Staff Country Reports
IMF Staff Country Reports
ISSN:
1934-7685
Publisher:
International Monetary Fund