The British government did not decide to take sterling out of the ERM on September 16, 1992. It just happened. 25 Jul 2011 Italy's worrying combination of high debt and weak economic growth, coupled with a dysfunctional government, places it firmly on the list of countries which present a relatively high risk of defaulting. 18 Jul 2011
Roger 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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