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Rule of law will undermine Italy’s growth potential

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ITALY

Relative to its peers, Italy ranks poorly on rule of law and institutional efficiency indices. Tackling those shortcomings could be crucial to maximising the economic benefit of…

African urbanisation will reshape development policies

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AFRICA

This led to a significant increase in the provision of public services and living standards in rural areas as compared to urban ones. However, widespread urbanisation on the…

Well-being could revolutionise New Zealand policies

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NEW ZEALAND

As finance minister Grant Robinson said, well-being is about “pursuing productive, sustainable, and inclusive economic growth that improves” citizens’ living standards and tackles…

Pandemic may undo Egypt poverty gains

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EGYPT

The figure has been presented by the government as a vindication of its efforts to achieve fiscal sustainability while providing financial safety nets for the most vulnerable…

Economy and security will test the Egyptian president

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EGYPT

It is the bloodiest terrorist attack on Egyptian civilians in almost six years and has highlighted the gravity of the security threat facing the Sisi government at a time when the…

Productivity growth is key to UK economic prospects

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UNITED KINGDOM

Real wages are now falling at a record pace and the economy is close to recession. While some of the determining factors of the current low-growth, high-inflation environment are…

Youth marginalisation will feed Middle East unrest

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MIDDLE EAST

Youth marginalisation.

Inflation could rise again in Russia in 2023

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RUSSIA

Inflation has subsided owing to base effects. War, sanctions, geopolitical isolation and economic restructuring have already undermined population living standards, with poorer…

Short-term US productivity moves do not signal trends

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UNITED STATES

The 2010s was the worst decade for productivity growth since the 1950s, capping living standards and the economy's growth potential. Productivity is the ratio of labour inputs to…

IMF deal spells confidence in Morocco's economy

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MOROCCO

This new facility is designed to provide insurance against external shocks, such as further increases in international commodity prices. Small-scale demonstrations took place on…