Agost Benard Quotes
What we would look for is a gradual phasing out of the fuel subsidy and a more effective and coordinated policy response from the government and monetary authorities as and when shocks arise. Shocks such as high oil prices, a classic case of external shock, caught the government by surprise.
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The fact that the suspension is lifted is obviously very positive news.
- Agost Benard
In a rapidly evolving environment such as that which we are facing in the global energy markets, the inability to craft and implement appropriate policy measures leaves fiscal and external balances exposed. This could ultimately threaten to undo the macroeconomic stability achieved in recent years.
- Agost Benard
