01724cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF009591 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781451818857 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Ireland : 2007 Article IV Consultation; Staff Report; Staff Supplement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2007. 1 online resource (48 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 2007 Article IV Consultation highlights that economic performance of Ireland remains strong, supported by sound policies. The growth rate of real GNP per capita continues to be one of the highest among advanced economies and the unemployment rate one of the lowest. However, in recent years, economic growth became more reliant on house building, and competitiveness eroded. Rapidly rising housing prices were accompanied by surging bank credit to property-related sectors and strong wage growth. The banking system continues to perform well, but rapid credit growth has led to vulnerabilities. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2007/325 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2007/325/002.2007.issue-325-en.xml IMF e-Library