Western Hemisphere
Western Hemisphere Regional Economic Outlook 2006 Midyear Update
April 2006
World Economic and Financial Surveys
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This provides a midyear update on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in the region. The update describes policy developments that have helped underpin the region's recent favorable economic performance and also discusses the key challenges that policymakers will face in managing vulnerabilities, fostering growth and poverty reduction, while maintaining macroeconomic stability. |
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Contents
| Chapter I. the Global Economy and Outlook for the United States and Canada | |
| A. The Global Context | |
| B. The Outlook for the United States and Canada | |
| C. Global Risks | |
| Chapter II. Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) | |
| A. Recent Developments | |
| B. The Outlook | |
| C. Risks | |
| D. Policy Challenges and Priorities | |
| Boxes | |
| 1. Recent Debt Management Operations in Latin America | |
| 2. Declining Spreads and the Improving Valuation of Argentina's GDP Warrants | |
| 3. Oil Sector Developments and Challenges in the LAC Region | |
| 4. Macroeconomic Stability and the Electoral Calendar | |
| Main Economic Indicators | |
| References | |