01791cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF017614 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781475597714 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept. Panama : 2017 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report for Panama. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2017. 1 online resource (69 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 2017 Article IV Consultation highlights Panama's economy as the fastest growing in Latin America over the past two decades. It is expected to remain among the most dynamic in the region, with stable and low inflation, sustainable public debt, a declining current account deficit, and a stable financial sector. Economic growth moderated to 4.9 percent in 2016 in the face of external headwinds, and inflation and unemployment remain subdued but have risen slightly. Fiscal consolidation continues in line with fiscal rule targets, and public debt is sustainable. Credit growth remains strong, but has begun to slow recently. The outlook is favorable despite heightened external uncertainty. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2017/105 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2017/105/002.2017.issue-105-en.xml IMF e-Library