IMF hikes Italy 2017 GDP

Sees 2017 at 1.3% (was 0.8%)

The IMF now sees Italy GDP growth of 1.3% for 2017 vs 0.8% last.

They add:

  • Sees growth around 1 % in 2018-2020
  • Calls on Italy to set up universal anti poverty scheme
  • Should accelerate repair of bank balance sheet
  • Modern real estate tax should be introduced
  • Risks to recovery include monetary policy normalization.

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