Global Risks, Vulnerabilities, and Policy Challenges Facing Low-Income Countries
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Summary:
The rapid recovery in many low-income countries (LICs) following the global crisis has been sustained in 2012. Softening commodity prices have led to moderating inflation pressures in most LICs. However, progress in rebuilding policy buffers has halted over the past two years, despite continued strong growth in LICs.
Series:
Policy Papers
Subject:
Capital inflows Commodity price fluctuations Cross country analysis Economic indicators External shocks Fiscal policy Fiscal risk Foreign direct investment Inward remittances Low-income developing countries Monetary policy
English
Publication Date:
October 10, 2012
Format:
Paper
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