The third and final debate between the party leaders this Thursday focuses on the economy. On the latest evidence, how do things stack up? Last week's GDP figures were undoubtedly a disappointment. The reported increase of 0.2pc in the first quarter was only half what the market expected and it was well below the increase of 0.4pc recorded in the previous quarter. The economy is struggling. 25 Apr 2010Roger Bootle
Roger Bootle is one of the City's leading economists. In his column he sheds light
on how the UK and world economies are performing and the challenges facing the
world's policymakers.
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