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Economy / Iraq

A Mountain To Climb

May 2007 | Economic Analysis

BMI View: Iraq has managed to stabilise oil exports, but unless it secures the investment to grow its production to its full potential - estimated at near 4mn b/d - Iraq's economy will be vulnerable to external shocks. The knock-on effect on overall economic activity is significant.

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