Regional Economic Outlook, October 2015: Western Hemisphere Department Paperback / softback
by IMF Staff
Part of the Regional Economic Outlook series
Paperback / softback
Description
Economies in the Western Hemisphere are generally seeing a slowdown in growth.
The U.S. economy regained momentum after a slow start at the beginning of the year, while in Latin America and the Caribbean economic activity continues to decelerate at the regional level.
Stronger U.S. growth should benefit countries in the region, especially those with tighter links through trade, remittances, and tourism (Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean).
Weaker commodity prices for the foreseeable future, however, will continue to hurt South America's net commodity exporters-lowering national incomes, reducing investment, and worsening fiscal balances.
These developments could, in turn, impede progress made in recent years in poverty reduction.
Key risks, including an abrupt tightening of U.S. interest rates or a further slowdown in China, may disproportionately affect Latin America.
Chapters in this report examine monetary policy in Latin America, including the region's exposure to global financial shocks; the role of value chains and regional trade agreements in fostering trade integration; and the state of financial market development in the region.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:277 pages
- Publisher:International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Publication Date:30/05/2016
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- ISBN:9781513540610
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:277 pages
- Publisher:International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Publication Date:30/05/2016
- Category:
- ISBN:9781513540610
