Search results
1 – 6 of 6
The budget deficit is increasing markedly and will probably top 6% of GDP in 2024 -- the highest level since the late 1980s -- while economic growth remains in the 2-3% range.
The system of international institutions to promote cooperation and open trade was built on the political preferences of a group of the world's wealthiest states. Over time, the…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286824
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
Faced with the diminution of foreign currency reserves, the government has taken steps to encourage exporters to repatriate the dollars they earn abroad and place them within the…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286561
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
President Nayib Bukele is highly popular, having implemented hard-line security policies that have reduced murder rates dramatically. He was re-elected in February by a landslide…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286620
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
Floods and heavy rains have made the situation worse. Meanwhile, attacks by the Huthis (the group in control of northern Yemen) obstruct shipping traffic to Hodeida port, which is…
These difficulties have arisen despite the sharp rise in oil output to nearly 143 million barrels last year, from which the government received some USD1.6bn in revenues. Oil…