Prodi to open up Italy's economy
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Premier Romano Prodi of Italy has introduced new measures to spin the economy into gold. The measures are to introduce greater economic competition and reduce red tape. The Italian economy has been underperforming in the European market, with low productivity and increased unemployment.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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Italy sets plan to reduce ratio of debt to GDP
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Prime Minister Romano Prodi of Italy has introduced new economic policies to reduce debt. Tax increases and cost cuts for 2007 is hoped will earn 33.4 billion Euros ($42.4 billion). Italy could face fines by the European Union if the deficit is too large.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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Italy adopts overhaul of state pension plan: long-awaited revisions lift male retirement age to help curb rising costs
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Italy will revise its pension plan in 2008, in an effort to control its increasing debt, which is currently the world's third highest.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2004
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