01691cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF005166 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781451802405 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Austria : 2008 Article IV Consultation; Staff Report; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Austria. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2008. 1 online resource (43 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 A mix of solid economic policies, wage moderation, and an early orientation toward Eastern Europe explain Austria's strong economic performance. The economy has grown strong in 2007 and through the first quarter of 2008. Employment growth remains strong, but the trend of a declining unemployment rate appears to be tapering off. Tighter labor market conditions have not resulted in sharp wage increases; instead negotiated wages for 2008 are up. Austria's external position remains strong, despite a recent decline in competitiveness. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2008/188 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2008/188/002.2008.issue-188-en.xml IMF e-Library