Publications

Asia: Update on Chips and Cars

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Ukraine: New Government, Same Challenges

The Ukrainian economy is on a very volatile path. Real GDP growth slumped in 2012 but the aggressively expansionary fiscal policy fueled a consumption

Latin America: Call of the Yield

The main challenge facing Latin America has shifted from counteracting global weakness to coping with currency appreciation pressure from capital infl

Thailand: Rice Problem Not Going Away

February 28, 2013

The government is persevering with its generous rice price-support program. Falling exports, rising stocks and large fiscal costs suggest that the gov

Tanzania: Dovish Central Bank Poised for Limited Easing

February 28, 2013

Inflation has moderated due to easing food and energy prices, but is still above target. Core inflation remains sticky at around 8-9%. Activity is rob

Updated February 2013 Global Economic Chartbook

February 26, 2013

This update to our February Global Economic Chartbook includes revised GDP forecasts. The Chartbook updates our views on the global outlook, providing

Ecuador: Correa One More Time

February 26, 2013

President Rafael Correa has won reelection and secured a commanding legislative majority. Correa's tighter grip on power increases the likelihood of a

Italy: Inconclusive Election Intensifies Uncertainty

February 26, 2013

Only a slight margin in the popular vote for the center-left gave it a lower house majority but left the Senate hung. The inconclusive result leaves n

MENA: Turbulent Transitions, Mixed Economic Prospects

February 22, 2013

The future political landscape of the MENA oil-importing countries remains unclear, as the ascendant Islamists struggle to govern in a highly volatile

Philippines: Fiscal Control Remains

February 22, 2013

Last year's boost in public expenditures helped spur domestic demand and revive the economy. The ability to use the budget as a discretionary policy t

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