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In the second half of the 2000’s, as Russian state capitalism came into its own, previous anti-corruption gains were reversed, and the business climate deteriorated to the point that capital flight now stands at about 4% of GDP.
This is a poor way to cope with uncertainty, and it stands in striking contrast to the methods of science and free inquiry.
The ASEAN Heart of AsiaJAKARTA – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) stands at a defining moment.
China’s current growth path stands in stark contrast to that followed by Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.
In Britain, Johnson stands for, well, Johnson, but his fellow Brexiteers are less interested in the Islamic threat than in a grandiose version of English nationalism.
As it stands, Hillary Clinton remains the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination, though she has not yet pulled away from her socialist opponent, Senator Bernie Sanders.
Rules for a Frugal SuperpowerWASHINGTON, DC – American foreign policy stands on the brink of substantial belt-tightening.
At the crossroads of this question stands NATO, an organization perceived as American by Europeans and international (i.e., not American) by the average US citizen.
As it stands, some 70% of Germans citizens oppose the TTIP, almost twice the average in other European countries.
Not every individual or company stands to gain from the TTIP, but the net effect on Germany’s economy and citizens would be clearly positive.
The post-WWII period stands as a reference point in America’s collective memory, but it was in all likelihood an aberration.
As it stands, the impact of these technological disruptions remains relatively small in the advanced countries.
In India, rapid growth is also underpinned by a substantial increase in investment, which now stands at around one-third of GDP.
But, even there, while the unemployment rate has dropped during the year, and now stands at 7%, long-term joblessness is at an unusually high 36% of total unemployment, threatening to erode the skills base and make recovery that much more difficult.
In today's multicultural world, however, Turkey stands out as a genuinely multifaceted and complex unity of multiple identities.
Last Chance for Ukraine and EuropeLONDON – The European Union stands at a crossroads.
Until Europeans know precisely what Europe stands for, what inspires and motivates us, the Union will not be able to take joint action in the world.
In the United States, among the candidates still competing for the Republican Party’s nomination to challenge Barack Obama in November’s presidential election, Ron Paul stands out for arguing consistently that government is the problem, not the answer, with regard to banking.
Moreover, despite some concerns about capital outflows, China's consolidated net foreign-asset position, which stands at $1.7 trillion (17.6% of GDP), remains sufficient to sustain China through this tough transition.
But these unconventional policies are turning out to be a classic game-theoretic bad equilibrium: each central bank stands to gain by keeping interest rates low, but, collectively, their approach constitutes a trap.
If a bank fails, the government stands behind most deposits.
The good news is that Article VI of the IMF Articles of Agreement still stands: “Members may exercise such controls as are necessary to regulate international capital movements.”
And, while the inability to repay loans can contribute to a high debt burden, the nonperforming-loan (NPL) ratio for China’s major banks stands at less than 1%.
His wife is killed, and he stands accused of murdering her for an affair she briefly had with his friend.
A Trump presidency will lead to an epic geopolitical shift: for the first time since 1941, Europe cannot rely on the US defense umbrella; it now stands alone.
As it stands, mini-grids in Africa are mostly diesel or hydropower systems.
As it stands, Argentina’s prospects are uncertain.
The problem for Ban is his diffident manner, which stands in stark contrast with that of his predecessor, Kofi Annan, a larger than life secretary-general who dominated the scene through his flair, eloquence, and star power.
One political party, the Republicans, stands for little except tax cuts, which they place above any other goal.
It stands in the way of a restructuring of its decision-making process that would better reflect developing countries’ growing importance and dynamism.
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