Economic Conditions and Trends – Page 121

The Elusive Fix for China’s Budget Crisis

Property taxes would help local governments that are sinking further into debt. But after years of talk, officials have yet to introduce a real estate tax.

By Keith Bradsher

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The U.K. Economy Needs a Pick-Me-Up. Is the Coronation Enough?

Caught between slow growth and high inflation, businesses are hoping King Charles’s coronation will bolster consumer confidence enough to last more than just one weekend.

By Eshe Nelson

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The ‘Peace Dividend’ Is Over in Europe. Now Come the Hard Tradeoffs.

Defending against an unpredictable Russia in years to come will mean bumping up against a strained social safety net and ambitious climate transition plans.

By Patricia Cohen and Liz Alderman

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The Eurozone Economy Shows Signs of Modest Growth

The countries that use the euro recorded economic expansion of 0.1 percent in the first quarter, a slight improvement over the previous quarter’s flat output.

By Liz Alderman