Business dynamism has underpinned inclusive growth in the 2000s. Strong growth without widening external imbalances calls for structural reform in the business sector to boost productivity and allow firms to better compete in export markets and at home.
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Output growth of around 4% is projected in 2014-15. However, a new growth strategy is essential to foster a creative economy and sustain growth. Policies are also needed to reduce income inequality and poverty, particularly among the elderly.
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The US economy is recovering from the Great Recession and prospects are favourable. However, the recovery is relatively sluggish and reforms are needed to remove obstacles to growth, raise well-being and make the best of new energy resources
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