Steep currency devaluations over the past decade have not produced the kind of durable export booms policymakers hope for, reflecting difficulties in developing competitive sectors.
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Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
2 Apr. 2026
It’s called the greater fool theory, and it’s contributed to countless booms, busts, and lost fortunes.
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