Western Hemisphere Region
2008
April 11, 2008
Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere, April 2008 -- Table of Contents
Description: The main focus of this report is the outlook for the region in the face of the downturn now projected for the U.S. economy and the continuing risks that affect the global outlook. Overall the region is better placed than in the past to navigate the current financial turbulence, given reduced vulnerabilities and stronger policy frameworks. Nonetheless, the report points to risks that the global financial stress could curtail capital flows to the region and world commodity prices could fall more than expected. There are also risks arising from rising inflation and rapid private credit growth in a number of countries. The report then explores the policy options facing governments in the region, underscoring the need to preserve the gains of recent years.
2007
November 9, 2007
Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere, November 2007 -- Table of Contents
Description: In spite of a slower U.S. economy and recent market turbulence, growth in the Latin America and Caribbean region has continued at a robust pace. This reports explores the resilience of the LAC region to external shocks and the policy challenges involved in sustaining the region's improved fundamentals. The analysis focuses, in particular, on real and financial linkages with the United States, the strength of underlying fiscal positions, and the sustainability of the ongoing credit boom.
April 13, 2007
Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere, April 2007 -- Table of Contents
Description: The past year has been one of strong economic performance for the Western Hemisphere, notwithstanding somewhat slower growth in the United States in recent quarters. Can this performance be sustained, and what challenges does the region face? Reviewing macroeconomic prospects and risks, this report pays particular attention to the influence of the external environment on Latin America, and addresses the question of whether Latin America has now succeeded in breaking with its history of periodic growth reversals.
2006
November 2, 2006
Regional Economic Outlook: Western Hemisphere, November 2006 -- Table of Contents
Description: Provides an update on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in the region. Describes policy developments that have helped underpin the region's recent favorable economic performance and discusses the key challenges that policymakers will face in managing vulnerabilities, fostering growth and poverty reduction, while maintaining macroeconomic stability.
April 21, 2006
Western Hemisphere Regional Economic Outlook 2006 Midyear Update -- Table of Contents
Description: Provides an update on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in the region. Describes policy developments that have helped underpin the region's recent favorable economic performance and discusses the key challenges that policymakers will face in managing vulnerabilities, fostering growth and poverty reduction, while maintaining macroeconomic stability.