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Hungary: 2022 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Hungary

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The 2022 Article IV Consultation with Hungary highlights that while the economy was recovering from the coronavirus disease-crisis, a succession of shocks and loose fiscal policy intensified inflation and fueled a large external deficit. Appropriately, the central bank significantly tightened monetary policy and the government plans a large fiscal adjustment. However, regulatory measures undermine the tighter fiscal and monetary policy mix. Growth is expected to slow sharply with still-elevated inflation and sizable risks can worsen the outlook. Consistent overall policy tightening is needed to address imbalances amid large uncertainty. Shocks that significantly weaken growth and inflation may prompt a more gradual tightening, while shocks that intensify inflation would require a faster tightening. Strengthening energy security will help meet climate objectives and reduce vulnerabilities to supply shocks. Strengthening governance is needed to improve the business environment and the efficiency of spending.

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  • International Monetary Fund, 2023. "Hungary: 2022 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Hungary," IMF Staff Country Reports 2023/070, International Monetary Fund.
    • Handle: RePEc:imf:imfscr:2023/070
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