Don’t ask how fast Nepal is growing

Part of: Nepal's Economy Faces Divergent Growth Forecasts Amidst Tax Disputes and DFI Investments
katmandujournal.com · 3 days ago

Forecasts for Nepal's economic growth this year vary significantly among the World Bank (2.3%), Asian Development Bank (2.7%), and the National Statistics Office (3.85%). These discrepancies stem from technical differences in measurement and, more significantly, differing assumptions about the impact of Middle East instability on oil prices and tourism. The National Statistics Office's higher forecast is based on eight months of actual data, while the banks incorporated potential disruptions.

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