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Figure 6.26 Degree of openness in the Regional Sub-Group; Imports & exports<br />

as a percentage of GDP, 1951-60.<br />

Malta* Cyprus Portugal Yugoslavia Greece Average<br />

• 1951-60<br />

Source: IBRD, "World Tables" 1971 &1980.<br />

Figure 6.27 The level ofgovernment consumption in the Regional Sub-Group,<br />

asa% of GDP in 1955, '60 & '65<br />

Yugoslavia Malta Greece Portugal Cyprus Average<br />

Source: IBRD, "World Tables 1980".<br />

If the above economic indicators (Figures 6.21 to 6.26) are accepted as key growth<br />

criteria, Cyprus Iooks fairly typical in a group of fairly similar economies.<br />

Performance close to the mean of the Regional Sub-Group is particularly relevant if<br />

there are certain shared features which may not be captured by more general<br />

regression predictions, (such as predominantly demand led factors like the growth of<br />

mass tourism).<br />

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