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  "title": "Spain: 2010 Article IV Consultation: Staff Statement; Staff Supplement; Staff Report; Statement by the Executive Director for Spain; and Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion",
  "publication": "IMF Staff Country Reports, July 30, 2010",
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  "summary": "Spain’s economy is facing severe challenges. Financial market tensions increased sharply in the wake of the Greek crisis. Policy should focus on rebalancing of the economy and securing market confidence.",
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    "Series: IMF Staff Country Reports",
    "DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9781455202836.002",
    "Publication date: July 30, 2010",
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