VOL. XXXV

NO. 41

13-JULY-1992

Financial and Banking News

Economic Limited

New Algerian Prime Minister Favors Dirigiste Economics, but His OptionsAre Limited

Algeria's new Prime Minister, Mr. Belaid Abdesselam, favors more dirigisteand austere economic policies than his predecessor, but his economic optionswill be constrained by the potential for political unrest if living conditionsdeteriorate. Ultimately, Mr. Abdesselam's ability to impose harsh economicmeasures will depend on how far his...