The most surprising feature of the raft of Q1 GDP data released in the region over the past few days was that Egypt’s economy has continued to grow, despite the country’s political turmoil. However, the details suggest that growth is increasingly dependent on public spending, yet the government’s fiscal position is looking unsustainable.
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