01720cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF018237 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 20.00 USD 9781484339886 2071-4165 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific Dept. Regional Economic Outlook, April 2018, Asia Pacific : Good Times, Uncertain Times: A Time to Prepare. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2018. 1 online resource (76 pages) Regional Economic Outlook <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 Asia is expected to grow by about 5 1\2 percent this year, accounting for nearly two-thirds of global growth, and the region remains the world's most dynamic by a considerable margin. But despite the strong outlook, policymakers must remain vigilant. While risks around the forecast are broadly balanced for now, they are skewed firmly to the downside over the medium term. Key risks include those of further market corrections-possibly triggered by inflation surprises and/or faster-than-expected monetary tightening in advanced economies-a shift toward protectionist policies, and an increase in geopolitical tensions. Mode of access: Internet Regional Economic Outlook Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/books/086/24924-9781484339886-en/24924-9781484339886-en-book.xml IMF e-Library