Publication Date: 13-MAY-08 Full Study Price: $235.00 (buy now) Sections: starting at $17.00 Delivery: Immediate Online Access	Other Related Sections from this Study Summary Outlook for 2008-09: International relations Economic policy: The central bank pursues an expansionary course The domestic economy: Data show that GDP growth slowed to 2.5% in 2006/07 Foreign trade and payments: The current-account surplus narrows
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Country Report Nepal May 2008

Summary

Political structure

Economic structure: Annual indicators

Economic structure: Quarterly indicators

Outlook for 2008-09: Domestic politics

Outlook for 2008-09: International relations

Outlook for 2008-09: Economic growth

Outlook for 2008-09: Inflation

Outlook for 2008-09: External sector

The political scene: The Maoists score a surprise victory at the polls

The political scene: Hardline Hindus threaten to fight for the king

Economic policy: The Maoists are committed to capitalism

Economic policy: The central bank pursues an expansionary course

The domestic economy: Inflation edges higher

The domestic economy: Money supply growth accelerates

The domestic economy: The budget moves into deficit

The domestic economy: Tourism is hit by the election

The domestic economy: Data show that GDP growth slowed to 2.5% in 2006/07

Foreign trade and payments: The current-account surplus narrows

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