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The article provides an overview of the political and economic outlook for Taiwan for 2012-2016. It offers forecast on the nation's political stability, 2012 presidential and parliamentary elections, and international relations. It also highlights the nation's policy trends, fiscal policy, and international assumptions.

The article focuses on several developments in the monetary policy in Taiwan through 2011. It notes that the country's central decided to keep its policy rates in December 2011 due to the risks posed by external uncertainties. It mentions that the country's central bank has raised its policy rates five times between June 2010 and June 2011.

The article focuses on the development of the economic system in Taiwan. It highlights the establishment of an industrialization program by the authoritarian Kuomintang government in the 1960s, imposing a protectionist trade regulation to Taiwan's domestic manufacturing base. It mentions that the liberalization of the country's economy accelerated with the privatization of state industry in the 1980s.

The article provides an overview of the economic policy in Taiwan as of January 2012. It talks about move of Tsai Ing-wen to attack the failure of Ma Ying-jeou to meet his economic targets for his last term in office. It also discusses the decision of the board of the Central Bank of China (CBC) to maintain the discount rate, the rate for accommodations with collateral and the rate for accommodations without collateral.

The article offers forecast on the economic policy in Taiwan for 2012 to 2016. It notes that if the Kuomintang (KMT) retains control of the legislature and the executives, there will be a continued effort to expand links with the mainland. It expects the government to re-increase the fiscal spending to help to offset the downturn. It also predicts that the Central Bank of China (CBC) will keep the interest rates broadly stable due to the uncertainties about the world economy.

The article presents an economic policy outlook for Taiwan for 2009-2010. An easier economic policy direction in Taiwan is seen, following the Kuomintang Party's control both in the parliament and the presidency. The country's fiscal position is expected to weaken significantly due to its poor economic status. Brought by the sharp upturn of global financial instability, the Central Bank of China, Taiwan's central bank, underwent seven cuts in the discount rate since May 2009.

The article reports on the economic policy performance in Taiwan as of June 2009. In a joint declaration in Taiwan, a formalised agreement has been set to gradually open up the country's economy to Chinese investments. Specifically, the agreement has determined various businesses that will be defined to Chinese direct investment. In line with the declaration, visa regulations for businessmen and professionals from China will be reposed.

The article highlights the economic performance for Taiwan for 2008-2009. It states that Taiwanese policymakers face the threats of soaring inflation in the country. It states that the high international oil price index contributes to inflationary pressures that pushes up rates for industrial and consumer goods. It adds that there is rapid growth in merchandise export despite ongoing inflationary pressures.

The article presents the economic policy outlook of Taiwan for 2011 to 2015 by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). An overview on the country's economic policy is provided, including its policy trends, fiscal policy on public expenditures, and monetary policy concerning inflation and commodity prices. Further, the EIU predicts that food and commodity prices may have an impact on the overall rate of inflation.