01652cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF004122 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781451819595 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Israel : Staff Report for the 2005 Article IV Consultation. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2006. 1 online resource (50 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 This 2005 Article IV Consultation highlights that following a strong performance in 2004, Israel's economic expansion accelerated in 2005, supported by a relatively favorable global economic environment, an improvement in the security situation, and prudent policies. Real GDP grew at an estimated 5.2 percent in 2005. Inflation is slightly higher than a year ago, but remains in check. The unemployment rate continues to fall, but remains high. The macroeconomic policies and structural reforms of recent years have opened up the economy, increased its competitiveness, and attracted foreign investment. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2006/120 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2006/120/002.2006.issue-120-en.xml IMF e-Library