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1 – 10 of 40However, 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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Expectations for 2024 suggest lower inflation than last year, but risks persist. The OECD forecasts moderate GDP growth, highlighting inflation and interest rate concerns. Minimum…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284490
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Development plans define what constitutes mainstream social and economic policy in Ankara. This plan lays out the intentions of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Justice and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284127
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KAZAKHSTAN: Social unrest diverts policy from IMF path
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES279825
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This was legislating by decree; the announcement gave few details of the changes from the budget passed in parliament in mid-2022. The announcement did say an increase in the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275011
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Prospects for Sub-Saharan African economies in 2023
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274212
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The target is highly optimistic. A recent upturn in headline growth reflects improved terms of trade and better performance in export-oriented sectors, notably tourism and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274709
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The kingdom has raised the long-standing ‘sustainable development fee’ (SDF) for visitors from most countries to USD200 per night from USD65. It hopes that tourism revenue can…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273697
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Despite recent economic stabilisation, future growth prospects are severely limited owing to Russia’s international isolation. A prolonged war in Ukraine would threaten the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279750
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Although styled as the more 'business-friendly' candidate, Macri will face numerous challenges in making rapid macroeconomic changes, despite the need to do so. Since 2003, when…