Service sector creates jobs and problems for China

Improved methodology makes credible claims of low unemployment but living standards may be falling for many nevertheless

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Parts of Greek economy will be unreformed post-bailout

Structural change embraced the public finances, state ownership and exports, less so competitiveness and productivity

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Despite efforts from the new government, reducing poverty is a long-term goal requiring structural reforms

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The minority government of ANO and the Social Democrats should prove stable if divisions on the left stay under control

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All parties to NAFTA have an interest in reaching a deal before November, but the chances of them doing so are slim

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A range of factors look set to reverse recent poverty gains and increase structural inequality

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A squeeze on households’ spending and the shift to online shopping is hitting bricks and mortar retailing hard

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The upcoming five-month transition period will be crucial in determining AMLO's policy direction and priorities

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Despite the impact of recent student protests, moves toward gender equality face an uphill struggle

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FDI has been resilient to date but domestic and international factors present medium-long term threats

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