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Peru's productivity challenges will not be resolved

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PERU

A technologically advanced ‘modern’ sector coexists with a ‘traditional’ sector in which productivity is low, technology basic and employment precarious. The government has…

Poor productivity undermines Brazil's economic outlook

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BRAZIL

While the current troubles stem largely from unsuccessful policies adopted in the recent past, Brazil has underperformed since the 1980s. At the root of this situation is the…

Demographic dividend has been wasted in Brazil

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BRAZIL

In much of the world, COVID-19 has exacted a heavy toll on young people, who saw their education disrupted and were frequently the first victims of the impact on labour markets…

Slow population growth will pose challenges in Brazil

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BRAZIL

The demographic survey also revealed that the centre-west -- whose economy is largely powered by the long-booming agribusiness sector -- is growing more quickly than any other…

Chile's obstacles to growth have no rapid solution

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CHILE

This will limit the country’s capacity to satisfy social demands. Moreover, a number of obstacles are likely to constrain growth beyond 2025.

Lower workforce will impair global GDP trend growth

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INTERNATIONAL

Changing demography and socio-economic trends in the labour force.

Debate deepens among stagnationists and technologists

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INTERNATIONAL

Secular stagnation.

Downgrades highlight Chile's weak economic outlook

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CHILE

On August 11, Fitch Ratings downgraded Chile’s long-term foreign currency rating to ‘A’ from ‘A+’, its level since 2011. This followed a downgrade by Standard and Poor’s to 'A+'…

Mexico’s population growth potential may be missed

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MEXICO

Economic growth has been meagre for decades despite increases in the working-age population.

Latin American employment will not recover in 2016

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LATIN AMERICA

The outlook for unemployment in Latin America.