Sweden publishes IMF's Statement on the Swedish Economy

Date 19/05/2004

A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concludes its annual visit to Sweden today. The visit is part of the consultations that the IMF regularly holds with its member countries. The delegation has met with representatives of the Riksbank, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Industry, Employment and Communications, the National Institute of Economic Research (NIER), Finansin-spektionen (the Financial Supervisory Authority) and social partners in Sweden.

The IMF presents its views on the Swedish Economy in the Statement attached, see link below.

The head of the delegation, Mr Subhash Thakur, will be available to answer questions at the Riksbank at 3 p.m. today. Entrance via Brunkebergstorg 11. Press cards must be shown.