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Chile inequality debate will drive tax reform demands

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CHILE

Although both the bill’s legislative future and the amount it would raise are uncertain, it reflects ever more explicit class polarisation and anger over inequalities.

Argentina reforms advance but carry political cost

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ARGENTINA

Following its strong results in the October mid-term election, the government has been pressing tax and pension reforms and a new fiscal accord with provincial governors; all…

Deteriorating external environment is main Greek risk

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GREECE

ND development plan.

Italy’s budget for next year reflects fiscal caution

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ITALY

The government proposes a moderate increase in spending, largely funded by better-than-expected GDP growth. Rome has committed to the previous government's fiscal consolidation…

Philippine pension plans pose political problems

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PHILIPPINES

In January, President Rodrigo Duterte with congress’s support ordered pensions benefits under the government-run Social Security System (SSS) to be boosted by 1,000 pesos per…

Basic income will prove difficult to adopt globally

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INTERNATIONAL

Implementation of an universal basic income.

Economic gloom will roil Uruguay election uncertainty

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URUGUAY

The pre-election outlook.

Fiscal package aims to ease Argentina default fears

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ARGENTINA

Fiscal and debt stabilisation plans.

Rousseff's Brazil reforms risk running onto the rocks

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BRAZIL

President Dilma Rousseff is seeking economic reforms and fiscal adjustment to increase Brazil's international competitiveness, focussing on improving infrastructure, human capital…

Italy’s coalition faces tough battles on fiscal policy

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ITALY

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…