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Fiscal policy is one of the government's key challenges, both in terms of popular support and coalition unity. There are serious doubts over whether the coalition will be able to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273202
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Demographic pressures from an ageing society weigh less heavily on the United States than many other economies but they are now placing stress on a Social Security system that…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276284
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A strong healthcare system together with early implementation of social distancing measures and social assistance support has kept contagion levels low. The crisis is nevertheless…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253569
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The pandemic has sharpened questions about the role of South Africa's extensive social grants system in wider economic policy. In particular, emergency provisions have focused…
However, an influx of asylum seekers since 2018, largely from Nicaragua and Venezuela, has put it under heavy strain, threatening the country’s longstanding commitment to an open…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276886
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Campaigning has now begun ahead of a plebiscite on September 4 to ratify or reject the text, which introduces universal public pensions and healthcare but leaves important…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB271426
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Families with children have been the main beneficiaries of expanded government support during the pandemic. This has helped sustain consumption and mitigated the fall in real…
Kurz has said he wants a coalition agreement by the end of the month -- probably with the far-right populist Freedom Party (FPOe).
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB241229
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Pena Nieto aims to fulfil his promise to improve Mexican healthcare.