CHINA: National People’s Congress will signal tolerance for slower growth
GDP and fiscal deficit targets announced at China’s annual parliament session will signal whether policymakers are prepared to accept slow growth.Covid-19 presents an opportunity for to complete the transition away from reliance on annual GDP targets – a trend that was already u… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username […]
EUROPE: The politics of lockdown exit strategies
This week’s update includes analysis of how selected European governments are planning to wind down some of the economic measures adopted to counter the effects of Covid-19. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detai… Become a member to read the rest […]
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: Behind the pandemic curve, but exit challenges lurk
To date, Covid-19 infections and deaths have bucked initial worst-case expectations, but limited testing might mean the pandemic’s impact is grossly underestimated.While many governments continue to pursue relatively cautious public health strategies, growing variation is eviden… Become a member to read the rest of this article