lIncreasing
unemployment rate (11.8% in 1995 / total # 1.780m
in 2001/ average annual increase of 6.6%) excluding ‘Discouraged
unemployment’.
lMale biasness in the employment market.
lLower demand due to the educational level of the
unemployed (new skills required).
lAverage Inflation (2000-2001) 2.4% (went
wild now)
lLocal
currency escalating devaluation.
lTrade Balance (Deficit) -9,354 m$ (2001).
lTotal Foreign Debt 29% of the GDP.
lNew cultural standards imposed on local identity
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