Iceland and IMF 2008
Problems in Iceland
- Collapse in Icelandic banks led to loss of confidence in Icelandic economy
- withdrawal of money caused depreciation in currency.
- This depreciation caused inflation and necessity of higher interest rates
- Large current account deficit and external debt, suggested economy living beyond means in era of tighter capital flows.
See: Problems with Iceland Economy
Rescue Package to Iceland
- $2.1billion loan to Iceland. This represents 1,190 percent of Iceland's quota.
The loan is part of a package aiming at:
- restoring confidence in financial sector.
- stabilising Icelandic krona.
- Stabilising Icelandic fiscal position
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