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How to resolve Iraq's economic crisis

It's time for Iraq to look beyond stopgap measures and develop a larger plan to resolve the country's dire economic situation.
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The Iraqi government faces a huge budget deficit and is having difficulty running the country’s economic activities because of plummeting oil prices, the heavy burden of the war against the Islamic State and rampant corruption.

Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi faces numerous problems that require immediate attention, such as the public's anger over austerity measures that hurt ordinary workers. Iraqis are also demanding that the government improve its performance and bring corrupt officials to justice.

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