01777cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF009800 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781451808933 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Colombia : 2007 Article IV Consultation-Staff Report; Staff Supplement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2008. 1 online resource (56 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 Colombia's economic performance has been strong, aided by sound economic policies. Structural reforms and prudent macroeconomic policy management has contributed to higher economic growth and lower inflation. Executive Directors commended the economic strategy, which has increased economic growth and international reserves and reduced unemployment and public debt ratio. Directors emphasized the need for tightening the monetary policy stance and a strong fiscal policy to achieve a 'soft landing' from economic boom.. They commended the countercyclical provisioning in the banking system, and emphasized the importance of a comprehensive tax reform. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2008/031 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2008/031/002.2008.issue-031-en.xml IMF e-Library