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Many welcomed the decision, believing it reflected the authorities’ acknowledgement of social realities. The decision also builds on other changes to state-society relations, such…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279486
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Having passed a moderately expansionary 2018 budget, the government on January 1 started to levy value-added tax (VAT). It also cut subsidies on petroleum products.
Angolan economic policy.
Finance Minister Anwar al-Mudhaf has repeatedly stated his intention to pursue radical fiscal and economic reform. As directed by the emir, the new government, appointed in May…
The future of the Venezuela-dependent ALBA.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB203059
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While Buhari is likely to largely follow his previous term’s economic agenda, a squeezed fiscal space, including sizable debt service payments, will test the ability of the ruling…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB242792
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There has been a cold reaction from investors to the proposed voluntary bond swap by PDVSA. Under the offer, which expires on October 14, PDVSA will exchange 7 billion dollars in…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB213774
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Leading international credit ratings agencies had upgraded their outlook for Oman in early 2023. Positive reviews reflect the sultanate’s improved financial performance in 2022…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280281
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The long-running weakness of the lira, which accelerated this month, has forced up prices and market interest rates, depressed asset values, dampened confidence in the economy and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB233743
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The steep fall in global oil prices and rapid spread of COVID-19 have ended hopes of economic revival in 2020. The government has allocated 300 billion rubles (4 billion dollars…