Mauritius: 2021 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Mauritius
Author | : International Monetary |
Publisher | : International Monetary Fund |
Total Pages | : 69 |
Release | : 2021-06-28 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781513588582 |
ISBN-13 | : 1513588583 |
Rating | : 4/5 (82 Downloads) |
Download or read book Mauritius: 2021 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Mauritius written by International Monetary and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2021-06-28 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Economic Impact of the Pandemic and Policy Responses. Mauritius has been successful in containing the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to strict health measures but the halt in tourism has significantly affected its tourism-dependent economy. A comprehensive set of stimulus measures to mitigate the economic impact of the pandemic, including a wage subsidy and income support for the self-employed, have provided support to firms and households.