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The current state of Latvia can be best described in medical terms: the patient is pale, but alive. The fi nancial woes have been successfully resolved, but economic, social and political challenges remain. The crisis is continuing to affect the fabric of social and political life in Latvia. This paper looks at the economic, social and political consequences of the recent fi nancial crisis and the ensuing economic collapse in Latvia and suggests some remedial actions.
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The original version of this paper was prepared with the support of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung and the Latvian Institute of International Affairs and published by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung.
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Austers, A. How great is Latvia’s success story?. Intereconomics 49, 228–238 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10272-014-0504-0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10272-014-0504-0