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Does Ireland’s recovery provide hope for Southern Europe?

The news that Ireland expanded robustly in the first half of the year, might suggest that the Southern European economies may reap similar rewards if they stick with plans to cut their budget deficits and implement structural reforms. But we are far from convinced.

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