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Guatemala: evolución económica durante 2006 y perspectivas para 2007

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Rasgos generales de la evolución reciente En 2006 la economía guatemalteca aumentó 4,9%, lo que constituyó el mejor desempeño desde 1978. El crecimiento del producto interno bruto (PIB) fue impulsado por el dinamismo del consumo privado, sustentado en el ingreso de remesas familiares (12% del PIB). Con respecto a 2005, la inflación descendió de 8,6% a 5,8%, el déficit fiscal fue ligeramente mayor (1,9% del PIB) y el de la cuenta corriente de la balanza de pagos no varió (5,1% del PIB). Este déficit se financió con holgura, por lo que fue posible que las reservas internacionales prosiguieran en expansión. Las inversiones externas tuvieron la mayor afluencia del último quinquenio. Guatemala: Economic evolution during 2006 and Outlook for 2007 Abstract: General features of the recent evolution In 2006 the Guatemalan economy grew 4.9%, constituting the most favourable development since 1978. The growth of the gross domestic product (GDP) was brought on by the buoyancy of private consumption, which in turn was supported by the flows of remittances (12% of GDP). In comparison to 2005, inflation decreased from a level of 8.6% to 5.8%, while the fiscal deficit was slightly larger (1.9% of GDP). For its part the current account deficit remained unchanged (5.1% of GDP). This deficit was easily financed in its entirety, which meant that accumulating foreign exchange reserves was possible. Foreign direct investment flows registered the largest increase of the last five years.

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  • -, 2007. "Guatemala: evolución económica durante 2006 y perspectivas para 2007," Sede Subregional de la CEPAL en México (Estudios e Investigaciones) 25810, Naciones Unidas Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL).
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