01654cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF007993 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781451804690 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. The Bahamas : 2001 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report and Public Information Notice. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2001. 1 online resource (50 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 Bahamian economy has experienced a sustained growth led by substantial inflows of foreign investment in tourism, shipping, and construction, and a steady expansion of financial services. Executive Directors commended the sound macroeconomic policies and the decline in unemployment, and emphasized the need for maintaining a prudent fiscal stance, enhancing competitiveness, and accelerating structural reforms. They commended the progress in eliminating the central government deficit and money laundering, and stressed the need to strengthen the country's statistical base. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2001/154 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2001/154/002.2001.issue-154-en.xml IMF e-Library