01820cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF005077 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781451816303 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Greece : 2007 Article IV Consultation; Staff Report; Staff Supplement; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Greece. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2008. 1 online resource (58 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 Greek economy showed strength supported by solid gains in employment, substantial real wage increases, low interest rates, and rapid credit expansion. Executive Directors appreciated the performance of the banking system and welcomed the Bank of Greece's efforts to strengthen provisioning requirements and lending standards. Directors welcomed the balanced budget and product market reform and stressed the need to improve tax administration. They advised that sustained fiscal consolidation is helpful for safeguarding debt sustainability. Directors emphasized for a budget framework to guide fiscal strategy and prioritize policy objectives. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2008/148 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2008/148/002.2008.issue-148-en.xml IMF e-Library