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Uruguay enjoys 'positive discrimination' but must lift investment and productivity, BBVA says
Uruguay has institutional solidity, respect for agreements, and political maturity, giving it 'positive discrimination' compared to other economies. However, its economic growth has been low over the past decade, with potential GDP at 2.1% and declining, prompting BBVA Research economists to emphasize the need to boost investment and productivity.
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