First we have economic growth. This is NOT GDP, though the graph will look that way. It is YEAR OVER YEAR economic growth, ie- GDP growth. In 2011 and 2012 Saudi Arabia's economy was booming, logging a near one third growth rate for both years. Not 1/3%. 33%. Growth collapsed quickly in 2013 and 2014, entering a NEGATIVE 13% GDP for 2015. Of course, Western nations aren't accustomed to such volatility in their growth rates, but it still doesn't change the fact 2015 was a devastating year for Saudi Arabia.Read more here.
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Thursday, February 11, 2016
How have falling oil prices affected the finances of Saudi Arabia?
How have falling oil prices affected the finances of Saudi Arabia? Captain Capitalism writes,
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Saudi Arabia
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