Landenrapport
Despite the Dominican Republic’s good economic performance in recent years, it has not been able to improve its weak external position. The latter is reflected by a low level of FX-reserves, a current account deficit and a large external debt stock.
Landenrapport
Economic growth cooled markedly in the Dominican Republic, while strong pre-election spending led to a deterioration of public finances. The balance-of-payments position remains weak and could deteriorate further if PetroCaribe support were to end.
Landenrapport
Economic growth in the Dominican Republic fell from 7.8% in 2010 to 4.1% last year, as the government had to rein in fiscal stimulus under an IMF standby-agreement. No major policy changes are expected.
Landenrapport
After having avoided dipping into recession in 2009 on the back of countercyclical fiscal and monetary stimulus made possible by an IMF stand-by agreement, the Dominican Republic’s economic recovery outpaced most of its neighbours in 2010. I