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Dominican Republic

May 2012
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Dominican Republic

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Dominican Republic
Executive summary
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Highlights

Outlook for 2012-16
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Political outlook
Economic policy outlook
Economic forecast

Monthly review: May 2012
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The political scene
Economic policy
Economic performance

Data and charts
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Annual data andforecast
Quarterly data
Monthly data
Annual trends charts
Monthly trends charts
Comparative economic indicators

Country snapshot
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