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Jean Pisani-Ferry discuss the dilemma facing central banks around the world -the inflation is rising and the growth is declining. Should they increase rates in order to fight the fire, or decrease them to avoid ice-over? Click here   to download this comment.

By: Date: April 7, 2008 Topic: Finance & Financial Regulation

Jean Pisani-Ferry discuss the dilemma facing central banks around the world -the inflation is rising and the growth is declining. Should they increase rates in order to fight the fire, or decrease them to avoid ice-over?

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