UK Assessment: Can Recession be Avoided?

Author: Cooper A.

Source: Economic Outlook, Volume 23, Number 1, November 1998 , pp. 5-10(6)

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Abstract:

There is a growing danger that the UK will suffer a serious recession in 1999. In this article, Adrian Cooper assesses the risks to the OEF/LBS forecast and considers what steps policy-makers might take to support demand and activity. With the weakness of consumer and business confidence currently posing the biggest threat, they must be seen to be decisive, with further substantial interest rate cuts essential.

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: Oxford Economic Forecasting

Publication date: 1998-11-01