IMF Staff Country Reports

Uruguay: Selected Issues

Publication Date:

March 26, 2015

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This Selected Issues paper reviews Uruguay’s experience with inclusive growth over the last two decades, and identifies challenges and policy options to promote greater equality going forward. Uruguay has a long history of high living standards comparable to many developed countries, and has made further progress in improving social conditions since 2005 on the back of strong economic growth and active social policies. Looking ahead, preserving macroeconomic stability is essential to sustain these gains. For the longer term, improving access to quality education will be the key to enhance social mobility.

Series:

Country Report No. 2015/082

Subject:

Bond yields Education Financial institutions Financial services Income Income inequality National accounts Poverty Yield curve