01662cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF011193 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781462338535 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. France : 2011 Article IV Consultation: Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2011. 1 online resource (64 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 Domestic demand is expected to remain the engine of growth in France, with net exports playing a minor role in the near term. Risks to the outlook are tilted to the downside. Boosting potential growth requires a comprehensive strategy. The consolidation targets set out in France's Stability Program and the multiyear budget framework strike the right balance between speed and sustainability. Financial stability risks seem contained but vigilance is required. The medium-term prospects for the economy depend on improved competitiveness. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2011/211 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2011/211/002.2011.issue-211-en.xml IMF e-Library