Euromoney received replies from 36 economists at leading financial and economic institutions. They gave each country's economic performance for 2000 and 2001 a score out of 100. The world's fastest-growing, best-performing economy in an ideal year would score 100; the worst economy in a disastrous year would score zero. Respondents were asked to consider economic growth, monetary stability, current-account/budget deficit or surplus, unemployment and structural imbalances. Economists also gave their GNP growth forecasts for 2000 and 2001. Our thanks go to the 50 political analysts and economists who took part in our survey. Those happy to be named are:
September 01, 1999