Provides an assessment of the implications of the financial crisis for low-income countries, evaluates the short-term macroeconomic outlook for these countries, and discusses the policy challenges they face. Subjects covered include the outlook for global economic growth and commodity prices; fiscal policy; monetary and exchange rate policy responses; and potential external financing needs. The challenges are outlined, including debt vulnerabilities and the need for countries to develop well-regulated local capital markets and banking systems.
- ISBN13 9781589069299
- Publish Date 30 April 2010
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Format Paperback
- Pages 51
- Language English