Algerian efforts to reduce imports lack conviction

The debacle over car import restrictions points to deeper problems with the social contract

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  • Kickstarting the economy
  • Bouteflika's cars
  • Import restrictions
  • Pushback from firms
  • The government yields
  • Ramadan subsidies
  • Social contract

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