01658cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF013914 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781484350942 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. European Dept. Italy : 2013 Article IV Consultation. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2013. 1 online resource (67 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 2013 Article IV Consultation highlights Italy's assesses measures undertaken to revive economic growth. Italy is vulnerable to a renewal of euro area tension and risks from domestic policy slippages, stalling of structural reforms, and banking distress that could undermine confidence. The government has taken steps to liberalize services, open the energy sector, and improve the labor market, but more is needed to boost productivity and raise Italy's low employment rate. The IMF report shows that banks have improved their capital positions, but continue to suffer from weak asset quality and profitability. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2013/298 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2013/298/002.2013.issue-298-en.xml IMF e-Library