Growth among the major industrial economies is now expected at 2% in 2001.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)

From: Purchasing | Date: July 5, 2001 | Copyright information

Growth among the major industrial economies is now expected at 2% in 2001, half the 2000 rate and lower than originally projected, according to the latest forecast from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). What's more, OECD feels the risks to its for...

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