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1 – 10 of 23It is only an interim budget because a general election is set to take place soon, most likely in April-May. The budget surprised many observers because of its lack of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285189
ISSN: 2633-304X
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However, although output has grown, a tight labour market and persistent inflation have created new problems. The reorientation of trade away from Europe has resulted in a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285374
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The fall appears linked to public discontent over elevated inflation, which has clouded the country's economic outlook. Meanwhile, the government is moving slower than it…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282874
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Prospects for the Middle East in the second quarter.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB198073
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These shocks will sustain already heightened reform pressures on the government during a period of diminishing public revenue. Security crises across various states and regions…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257599
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The slump was caused by low oil prices and left a legacy of higher debt and banking fragility. The slowdown pushed the government into reviewing the fiscal framework and placing…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB243281
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This development is at the centre of 'Vision 2030', the kingdom's new medium-term strategy for reducing reliance on crude oil revenue and improving economic efficiency. The…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB211021
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Prospects for Brazil to end-2016.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB211846
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Prospects for the global economy to end-2016.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB211416
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The government's precarious fiscal position means that some taxes will be increased, but the rate of VAT will remain unchanged. Much of the adjustment will come about from the…