01749cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF004957 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781451809688 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Costa Rica : 2007 Article IV Consultation; Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Costa Rica. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2008. 1 online resource (46 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 Costa Rican economy has grown at rapid rates in the last three years, underpinned by a robust world expansion, sound economic policies, and strong business and consumer confidence. Economic policies have been well oriented. The fiscal position has substantially improved. The exchange rate level and policies are consistent with the maintenance of external stability. IMF staff supports the neutral policy stance envisaged in the 2008 central government budget and plans for a substantive tax reform. The authorities should push ahead with financial system reforms. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2008/097 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2008/097/002.2008.issue-097-en.xml IMF e-Library