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Working Paper 27: Assessment of global imbalances?

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Global imbalances refer to the large ($857 bn) and persistent (since 1992) US current account deficit on one hand and large Asian current account surpluses on the other (e.g. in China). Adjustment of global imbalances require movements in global exchange rates and interest rates which present both threats and opportunities for London.

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