Growth Outlook Remains Moderate

BMI View: Costa Rica's headline real GDP growth rate of 4.2 % for 2010, slightly lower than our estimate of 4.3%, solidifies our view that the country's economic recovery is slowing. Negative net export contributions should limit real GDP growth over the next few years, with downside risks coming fiscal retrenchment and a relatively weak fixed investment outlook.

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