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Why Portugal is different from Greece in 2012-2013, and yet may find its debt unsustainable as the economy shrinks- the situation in 2012-2013

04/30/2010

Portugal is taking vigorous steps without social unrest, including spending cuts that will stabilize the deficit, labor reform, and increasing exports through trading links to Africa and Latin America. Portugal needs to borrow about 10 billion euros in 2012 and the ratings downgrade has hurt Portugal by raising rates on new borrowing to about 20%. The economy is expected to shrink by 3% in 2012.

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The terms of the loan deal and the problems negotiators faced in coming up with a deal that will give Portugal the breathing space to it needs. The economy is expected to contract 2% in 2011, and 2% in 2012. As a result the defict as a percentage of GDP target of 3% was set for the third year in the three year program, instead of earlier as originally planned. The IMF loan interest rate was set at 3.25% for the first 2 years. Portugal's weakness in competitiveness and in its educational system means Portugal badly needs this breathing space.

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Portugal's Government Thrust Into Turmoil

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Lisbon Cabinet Shuffle Buoys Junior Coalition Party Leader

Wall Street Journal 07/08/2013

Portugal’s President Calls for Early Elections

New York Times 07/11/2013

Portugal Unveils Toughest Austerity Budget Yet

Wall Street Journal 10/16/2013

Economic Report Supports Socialists’ Policy in Portugal

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Portugal's public finances: The apology of Sócrates

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