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Costa Rica: evolución económica durante 2008 y perspectivas para 2009

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El PIB real de Costa Rica creció 2,6% en 2008, en comparación con 7,8% en 2007. Esta fuerte desaceleración está asociada a un dinamismo significativamente menor de las exportaciones y una menor expansión del consumo. El PIB por habitante aumentó 0,6%, muy por debajo de lo observado en años previos. La inflación finalizó el año en 13,9% (10,8% en 2007), mientras que la tasa de desempleo revirtió la tendencia a la baja de años recientes, al ubicarse en 4,9%. El balance del sector público presentó un ligero déficit, mientras que el del gobierno central fue levemente positivo. El déficit de la cuenta corriente de la balanza de pagos experimentó un importante incremento al pasar de un equivalente de 6,3% a 9% del PIB en 2008. Costa Rica: Economic evolution during 2008 and perspectives for 2009 Abstract: The real GDP of Costa Rica experienced a growth of 2,6% in 2008, in comparison to 7,8% in 2007. This substantial slowdown is associated with a significantly lower buoyancy of exports and reduced consumption. The GDP per inhabitant grew by 0,6%, a much lower rate than in previous years. Year-end inflation amounted to 13,9% (10,8% in 2007), while the rate of unemployment reverted the declining trend of recent years, rising to 4,9%.The balance of the public sector presented a slight deficit, while the balance of the central government was positive. The current account deficit grew substantially, from 6,3% to 9% in 2008.

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  • -, 2009. "Costa Rica: evolución económica durante 2008 y perspectivas para 2009," Sede Subregional de la CEPAL en México (Estudios e Investigaciones) 25883, Naciones Unidas Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL).
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