10  In principle, some rebuilding of inventories for export could also be boosting production, but such inventory data for the region that are available do not strongly support this view. BIS Review 128/2009  5  in place for too long, which could overheat the economy or worsen longer-term fiscal imbalances.
In Asia, as in the rest of the world, the provision of adequate short-term stimulus must not be allowed to detract from longer-term goals, such as the amelioration of excessive global imbalances or ongoing structural reforms to increase productivity and support balanced and sustainable growth. Lessons from crises and medium-term challenges For now, Asian countries look to be weathering the current storm.