Table of contents:
Assessment and recommendations I. Recent trends and prospects -The economy is approaching capacity limits -... as business investment strengthens -... personal demand expands... -... and public spending increases -As a result, the labour market is tightening, and wages are accelerating -... but price inflation remains subdued -The current account deficit has widened as imports surged... -... and the mix of fish exports became unfavourable... -... though the stock of cod is recovering -Short-term outlook -Medium-term prospects II. Macroeconomic policies -Monetary management -The fiscal stance III. Deregulation of the financial sector -Reforming financial markets -Reforming financial institutions -Scope for further action IV. Other structural policy developments -Labour market -Competition policy and deregulation -Privatisation -Modernisation of the public sector -Other structural initiatives -Concluding remarks Bibliography Annex -Calendar of main economic events Statistical annex and structural indicators
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