Publications

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

Italy: Yields At Risk Again As Uncertainty Looms

February 21, 2013

Ahead of the February 24-25 elections, opinion polls show tightened margins among the four main political groupings and a senate majority in doubt. Un

Zambia: Unlocking Potential for Higher, Inclusive Growth

February 15, 2013

Despite high growth rates over the past decade, poverty, inequality and unemployment remain high. In order to achieve higher and more inclusive growth

Nigeria: Striving To Unlock Its Economic Potential

February 14, 2013

Despite Nigeria's hydrocarbon wealth and robust growth over the past decade, unemployment is high, governance poor, and poverty widespread. Human deve

Indonesia: Facing External Constraints

February 14, 2013

The large current account deficit along with easy monetary conditions, rising energy subsidies and recent trade and investment policy missteps brought

Ireland: Promissory Note Deal Gives Government Key Gains

February 13, 2013

An agreement between Ireland's government and central bank replaces high-interest amortizing promissory notes with lower interest floating rate bonds.

February 2013 Global Economic Chartbook Update

February 13, 2013

The February edition of our Global Economic Chartbook updates our views on the global outlook, providing charts on the global business cycle, global i

Peru: Seeking to Stem Capital Inflows

February 12, 2013

Currency appreciation pressures have intensified, reflecting the country's strong growth prospects and a reduction in global risk aversion. Seeking to

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