Israel's populist budget will face austerity pressures
2015 budget reflects political calculations more than economic realities
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- Deficit debate
- Political dimensions
- Central Bank criticism
- Slower growth
- Exports to Europe
- Domestic consumption
- War costs
- Cost of living
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_350.jpg "Bank of Israel Governor Karnit Flug attends a news conference in Jerusalem (Reuters/Ammar Awad)")