01623cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF007676 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781451814095 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. United Kingdom : Staff Report for the 1999 Article IV Consultation. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2000. 1 online resource (62 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 United Kingdom showed impressive economic performance and low inflation owing to its strong policy frameworks. Executive Directors commended this development, and stressed the need to tighten fiscal and monetary stances, and accelerate structural reforms. They appreciated the steps to increase competition, encourage innovation, and put in place appropriate regulatory regimes. Directors welcomed the recent welfare and labor market reforms. They agreed that the entry into European Economic and Monetary Union remains a key medium-term decision for the country. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2000/032 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2000/032/002.2000.issue-032-en.xml IMF e-Library