Panama
- Author: Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean
- Main Title: Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean 1988 , pp 471-500
- Publication Date: December 1988
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.18356/5bbc8d4e-en
- Language: English
Panama underwent a crisis of unprecedented proportions during 1988 which had a negative impact on virtually every aspect of the country's economic and social life. The per capita product fell by 19%, investment decreased by 60%, urban unemployment reached 21%, fiscal income dropped by 45%, the external debt was not serviced, capital flight became a problem, and dislocations were produced in the country's domestic and international financial systems. Even the few quantifiable aspects of Panama's economic performance which were positive were largely illusory: the current account showed a surplus of US$ 600 million, but this was due to the 20% reduction in imports caused by the marked deterioration in the country's external credit standing, and although prices generally remained stable, they did so within the context of a downturn in demand, lower wages and a sharp contraction in liquidity.
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