The decision taken by the Hungarian government to ban Sunday trading is unlikely to have a major impact on the economy at an aggregate level. But as we explain in this Watch, it may lead to a shift in spending patterns. And more importantly, it is likely to be interpreted as symbolic of a country that is backsliding on reforms.
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