Economy

Economy February 22, 2018 | 7:01 pm

Region’s 2017 economic upswing didn’t trickle down to poorest: IDB

Santo Domingo.- Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic posted a 3.8% economic expansion in 2017, but hasn't led to significant changes in reducing poverty or improving income distribution, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) said Thursday. The statement is part of the conclusions of the regional macroeconomic report published by the IDB, "Inclusive Growth: Challenges and Oppor... Read more

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