OECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2012 Issue 1
The OECD Economic Outlook is the OECD’s twice-yearly analysis of the major economic trends and prospects for the next two years. The Outlook puts forward a consistent set of projections for output, employment, prices, fiscal and current account balances.
Coverage is provided for all OECD member countries as well as for selected non-member countries. This issue includes a general assessment, chapters summarising developments and providing projections for each individual country, a chapter on medium and long-term scenarios for growth and imbalances, and a and a statistical annex.
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India
The economy has slowed, with the weakness focussed in manufacturing and investment spending. Softening external demand, together with continued strength in imports, led to a widening current account deficit. Although inflation has moderated from double-digit rates it remains relatively high and expected increases in regulated prices of some oil-related products will add to price pressures which will continue to weigh on household consumption. This in turn will make the climate for investment less favourable. As a result, growth is expected to remain subdued through much of the year.
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