France: 2013 Article IV Consultation— IMF Concluding Statement

We expect a gradual turnaround of economic conditions in the second half of this year, but risks of a more prolonged stagnation in Europe remain elevated. Restoring external competitiveness remains a critical priority and should be complemented by developing domestic sources of growth. In our view,…

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France: 2013 Article IV Consultation— IMF Concluding Statement