01823cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF018765 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781484376034 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. European Dept. Russian Federation : 2018 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2018. 1 online resource (61 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 2018 Article IV Consultation highlights that Russia's economy is recovering from the 2015-2016 recession, thanks to the authorities' effective policy response and higher oil prices. Output increased by 1.5 percent in 2017 on the back of robust domestic demand, but short of expectations. Growth is projected at 1.7 percent in 2018, supported by rising credit and disposable incomes. Headline inflation is projected to bounce back during the second half of 2018 to 3.5 percent at year end, supported by the ongoing domestic demand recovery, pass-through from the recent ruble depreciation, and the fading of temporary factors. The medium-term outlook remains muted, owing to structural bottlenecks and the lingering impact of sanctions. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2018/275 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2018/275/002.2018.issue-275-en.xml IMF e-Library