Jerry-Built
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The government of Ghana's recent devaluation of its currency is another move prompted by the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) program of economic restraint. Ghana will be granted over $600 million of IMF and World Bank loans and credits. The pattern of economic decline in Ghana is described. Ghana's cocoa industry may be revived by the World Bank. It is rich in gold and aluminum, as well.
Publication Name: Economist
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1984
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Japan's Traders Seek House Repairs
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Japan's general trading houses find their profits are slumping. They would like to shift from bulky goods such as steel, chemicals and textiles. Recessions in the 1970s and 1980s have hurt them. Involvement in high technology may help. An inset details the problems of Mitsui and Company. Graphs show sales and profits for the top nine trading companies.
Publication Name: Economist
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1983
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The House that Horst Built
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The failure of the world's fourth biggest manufacturer of construction machinery, IBH Holding, is examined. Former chief executive, Horst-Dieter Esch, had filled the group with losers. Rescuing banks have forced his resignation. The fate of different parts of the group is considered.
Publication Name: Economist
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1983
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