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GDP: Numbers, Not Narratives

Dr Geoffrey Williams, Economist, Malaysia University of Science and Technology

20-Feb-24 17:00

GDP: Numbers, Not Narratives

A bit of bad news in terms of our economic development: A recently published article, has revealed that the country’s economic growth in 2023 fell short of expectations, reaching only 3.7% instead of the predicted 4-5%, falling below even the most pessimistic forecasts. We speak to one of the authors of the article, on what he recommends is the best way to go from here.

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Produced by: Sudais Ferhard

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharaad Kuttan


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Categories:  economy

Tags:  malaysian economyeconomic development





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