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30 March 2006
''Economic Brief: Italy's Weak Economy''

he Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (O.E.C.D.) figures that were published on March 28 in the annual organization's Factbook confirm that Italy's economy is in a crisis, although the same sources say Italian companies expect that the situation will improve five years down the road. As Italy's election campaign has just entered its decisive stage before the April 9-10 polls, economic matters now occupy the single most important place in the political debate. ...