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Republic of Lithuania: 2016 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Lithuania
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International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
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IMF Staff Country Reports
Volume/Issue:
Volume 2016: Issue 125
Language:
English
Publication Date:
18 May 2016
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781484355770.002
ISBN:
9781484355770
ISSN:
1934-7685
Pages:
50
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; demand growth; price; labour market; loan portfolio; labor market mismatch; growth from export partner; productivity enhancement; innovation policy; redistribution policy; wage growth; Minimum wages; Wages; Income; Income inequality; Global; Baltics; Western Europe
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This paper discusses key issues pertaining to the economy of Lithuania. Good policies and favorable business conditions have helped put Lithuania back on the convergence path with western European living standards. Last year, growth took a temporary hit from difficult external environment. External factors caused the price level to fall in 2015, but deflation is unlikely to take root. The external current account moved into moderate deficit in 2015 due to weak export markets and strong domestic demand. Lithuania needs to focus on raising productivity growth through structural reforms, securing continued competitiveness as labor market tightens, and reducing income inequality through fiscal measures while maintaining a prudent policy stance.
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