One step forward: Poland
Article Abstract:
Poland's parliament passed a budget just before a constitutional deadline, only with hard campaigning and threats by prime minister Hanna Suchocka and Pres Lech Walesa. A renewal of International Monetary Fund assistance was dependent on passing a budget with a 5% deficit limit.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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The sphinx knows how: Egypt
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Egypt is home to great private wealth and booming industry, but also mass starvation. Central planning has failed miserably at income redistribution. Reforms imposed by the International Monetary Fund are proceeding well, but unpopular price hikes and layoffs lay ahead.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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