Budget To Remain In Deficit In 2009

We retain our view that the Estonian government will post deficits in 2008 and 2009 as revenue growth stalls on the back of a recession. That said, we expect the deficit to narrow next year as spending and tax hikes take effect. By 2010, our core scenario calls for a return to surpluses in line with our forecast for an acceleration of the economic recovery.

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