01797cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF017273 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781475559675 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept. Chile : 2016 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Chile. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2016. 1 online resource (84 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 2016 Article IV Consultation highlights that GDP growth in Chile has been weak, with activity slowing in October. However, conditions are in place for the economy to recover. After expanding by a moderate 1.7 percent in 2016, growth is forecast to increase to 2 percent in 2017. Faster growth in main regional partners and more stable copper prices are expected to lift exports and investment. The recovery is, however, projected to be gradual, held back by slow wage and job growth and still low business confidence. The financial sector appears healthy. Banks' profitability is declining, but capital buffers are adequate and nonperforming loan rates are low. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2016/376 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2016/376/002.2016.issue-376-en.xml IMF e-Library