01684cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF001537 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781451801286 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Argentina : Second Review Under the Stand-By Arrangement and Request for Augmentation. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2001. 1 online resource (59 pages) IMF Staff Country Reports <strong>Off-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required <strong>On-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required Electronic access restricted to authorized BRAC University faculty, staff and students The review focuses on fiscal consolidation and on structural reforms to improve productivity and competitiveness in the economy. The continuing recession hindered the implementation of the fiscal program for 2000. The authorities fully recognize the importance of reassuring domestic and foreign investors about their commitment to medium-term fiscal attainability. The authorities have responded to the adverse developments by strengthening the growth orientation of their economic program, through measures aimed at promoting a recovery of investment and an accelerated implementation of structural reforms. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2001/026 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2001/026/002.2001.issue-026-en.xml IMF e-Library