Kingdom of the Netherlands: Aruba: 2007 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Kingdom of the Netherlands -Aruba

February 22, 2008

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Kingdom of the Netherlands: Aruba: 2007 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Kingdom of the Netherlands -Aruba, (USA: International Monetary Fund, 2008) accessed November 26, 2024

Summary

Aruba is one of the most developed islands in the Caribbean. Still, it is vulnerable to external shocks owing to its heavy dependence on tourism and a steady increase in public debt. Policies to support further fiscal consolidation and boost Aruba’s growth potential are needed. Maintaining macroeconomic stability will require fiscal adjustment and an appropriately tight monetary policy. Bolstering the growth potential will require creating the right conditions for private investment and diversification. The financial system is generally sound, but warrants continued supervisory vigilance.

Subject: Balance of payments, Commercial banks, Current account, External debt, Financial institutions, Imports, International trade, Public debt

Keywords: Aruba well, Aruban economy, Caribbean, Ceiling, Commercial banks, CR, Current account, Economy, Exchange rate, GDP, Imports, Inflation expectation, ISCR, Island economy, Monetary policy, Real GDP, Statistical base, U.S. dollar

Publication Details

Pages:

41
Volume:

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Issue:

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Series:

Country Report No. 2008/078
Stock No:

1ABWEA2008001
ISBN:

9781451800104
ISSN:

1934-7685

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