01660cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF005000 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781451810981 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Dominica : Use of Fund Resources; Request for Emergency Assistance; Staff Report; and Press Release on the Executive Board Discussion. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2008. 1 online resource (30 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 Dominica was struck by Hurricane Dean during August 16-17, 2007. A recent earthquake also underscores the vulnerability of the economy to natural disasters. Output growth slowed during the first half of 2007 as tourist arrivals stagnated across the region. Inflation was 3 1\2 percent in July, reflecting higher energy and imported food prices. Structural reforms have continued after the expiration of the poverty reduction growth facility (PRGF) arrangement. The fiscal impact of the hurricane would be largely on the expenditure side. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2008/118 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2008/118/002.2008.issue-118-en.xml IMF e-Library