Italy Business Forecast Report Q4 2013 - New Market Report
Following the February 2013 general election which resulted in a clear voter rejection of austerity, the coalition has adopted a more pro-growth stance, implying an end to further fiscal consolidation. Although this will support short-term GDP growth, it also means the pace of structural reform implemented under former Prime Minister Mario Monti will slow dramatically, and in some cases reverse.
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