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Economy / Guyana

Resurgent Inflation

June 2007 | Economic Analysis

BMI View: Inflation has soared thus far in 2007 on the back of strong economic growth and surging food prices. If persistent, double-digit inflation could pose a significant risk to economic stability, and disincentivise badly-needed private investment.

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