01704cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF009259 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781451821963 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. St. Kitts and Nevis : 2006 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2007. 1 online resource (57 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 This 2006 Article IV Consultation highlights that despite the closure of the sugar industry, economic growth in St. Kitts and Nevis has accelerated. In 2006, the economy is estimated to have recorded its third consecutive year of strong growth, projected at 4 1\2 percent in 2006, with good prospects for 2007. Although the current account deficit remains large, it has been mainly financed by foreign direct investment, and competitiveness appears to be improving. Fiscal imbalances have improved significantly, reflecting both policy adjustments and continued growth. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2007/141 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2007/141/002.2007.issue-141-en.xml IMF e-Library