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France: 2021 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for France
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International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
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IMF Staff Country Reports
Volume/Issue:
Volume 2022: Issue 018
Language:
English
Publication Date:
26 Jan 2022
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9798400201172.002
ISBN:
9798400201172
ISSN:
1934-7685
Pages:
83
Keywords:
IMF staff calculation; government shares staff view; des coûts; day infection rate; debt ratio; headline inflation; Labor markets; Inflation; Global; Europe
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A strong economic recovery is underway in France, bolstered by progress on vaccination, strong fiscal support and solid private sector led investment. Employment has recovered to above pre-crisis levels and unemployment is virtually stable. Inflation is increasing, mainly driven by a rise in energy prices but also due to supply-chain disruptions. The public deficit and debt ratio surged in 2020, reflecting the large amount of emergency support deployed and the drop in activity.
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IMF Staff Country Reports
ISSN:
1934-7685
Publisher:
International Monetary Fund
Volume 2022: Issue 018