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  "title": "South Africa: Selected Economic Issues",
  "publication": "IMF Staff Country Reports, July 18, 1996",
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  "summary": "This Selected Economic Issues paper examines economic development in South Africa during 1995–96. The paper highlights that in 1995, the economy of South Africa grew by 3.3 percent, the third consecutive year of economic growth, and it is expected to grow between 3½ and 4 percent in 1996.",
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      "heading": "Overview and growth findings",
      "content": "- Examines economic development in South Africa during 1995–96.\n- In 1995, the economy of South Africa grew by 3.3 percent, the third consecutive year of economic growth.\n- Growth in 1996 is expected to be between 3½ and 4 percent."
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      "heading": "Unemployment and labor market",
      "content": "- Some aspects of the unemployment problem are addressed in this paper."
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      "heading": "Policy implications and trade orientation",
      "content": "- Focuses on the implications for policy of the steps taken in 1994 and 1995 to establish an outward-oriented economy after many years of effective autarky."
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    "Published: July 18, 1996",
    "Series: IMF Staff Country Reports",
    "DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451840926.002",
    "Examines economic development in South Africa during 1995–96.",
    "In 1995, the economy of South Africa grew by 3.3 percent, the third consecutive year of economic growth.",
    "Growth in 1996 is expected to be between 3½ and 4 percent.",
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