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Strategic and Development Profiles |
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9 | (20) |
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9 | (11) |
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9 | (1) |
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9 | (1) |
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9 | (4) |
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13 | (1) |
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14 | (1) |
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15 | (2) |
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17 | (1) |
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18 | (1) |
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19 | (1) |
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Importan Information for Understanding Portugal |
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20 | (11) |
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20 | (1) |
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20 | (6) |
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20 | (1) |
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20 | (1) |
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21 | (1) |
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21 | (1) |
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21 | (1) |
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22 | (1) |
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23 | (1) |
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23 | (1) |
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24 | (2) |
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26 | (2) |
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27 | (1) |
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Principal Government Officials |
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28 | (1) |
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28 | (1) |
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U.S.-Portuguese Relations |
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28 | (3) |
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29 | (2) |
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31 | (91) |
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Structure of the Portuguese State |
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31 | (1) |
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31 | (1) |
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31 | (1) |
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31 | (3) |
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33 | (1) |
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33 | (1) |
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33 | (1) |
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34 | (1) |
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Modern Politial Developments |
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34 | (2) |
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The Revolution of 1974 and the Transition to Democracy |
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36 | (8) |
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36 | (1) |
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37 | (2) |
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The Transition to Civilian Rule |
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39 | (2) |
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Consolidation of Democracy |
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41 | (3) |
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44 | (12) |
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Constitutional Development |
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44 | (2) |
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46 | (1) |
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47 | (1) |
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47 | (1) |
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48 | (1) |
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The Assembly of the Republic |
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49 | (2) |
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51 | (1) |
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52 | (1) |
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53 | (1) |
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Autonomous Regions and Macau |
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54 | (1) |
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55 | (1) |
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56 | (4) |
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56 | (1) |
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Portuguese Communist Party |
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56 | (1) |
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57 | (1) |
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58 | (1) |
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Party of the Social Democratic Center |
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58 | (1) |
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59 | (1) |
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59 | (1) |
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59 | (1) |
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60 | (4) |
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60 | (1) |
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60 | (1) |
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61 | (1) |
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62 | (1) |
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62 | (1) |
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Students and Intellectuals |
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63 | (1) |
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63 | (1) |
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64 | (4) |
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65 | (1) |
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66 | (1) |
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67 | (1) |
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Army and National Security |
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68 | (3) |
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69 | (1) |
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The Military in the Salazar Era |
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70 | (1) |
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The Role of the Armed Forces in Africa |
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71 | (15) |
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71 | (1) |
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72 | (1) |
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73 | (1) |
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Role of the Military in Portuguese Political Life |
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73 | (1) |
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The Military Takeover of 1974 |
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74 | (3) |
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The Armed Forces in Political Life after 1975 |
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77 | (1) |
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78 | (1) |
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Bilateral Military Relations with Other Countries |
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79 | (1) |
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80 | (1) |
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81 | (2) |
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Public Order and Internal Security |
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83 | (1) |
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83 | (1) |
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National Republican Guard |
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84 | (1) |
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84 | (1) |
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85 | (1) |
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85 | (1) |
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86 | (1) |
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Nature of Political Relationship with the United States |
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86 | (1) |
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Major Political Issues Affecting Business Climate |
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86 | (1) |
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Brief Synopsis of Political System |
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86 | (1) |
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87 | (25) |
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87 | (5) |
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92 | (3) |
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Cooperation for Development |
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95 | (1) |
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Draft Press Release DAC AID Review Of Portugal |
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96 | (2) |
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The Portuguese Communities |
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98 | (3) |
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Multilateral Treaties deposited with the Government of Portugal |
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101 | (6) |
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Portugal and the new NATO |
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107 | (5) |
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Community Of Portugese Speaking Countries |
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112 | (10) |
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112 | (7) |
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119 | (1) |
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120 | (2) |
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Strategic Economic and Legal Information for Conducting Business |
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122 | (57) |
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Economic Situation in Portugal |
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122 | (3) |
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IMF Executive Board Assessment |
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123 | (2) |
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Economic Trends and Outlook |
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125 | (19) |
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125 | (9) |
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Trade and Balance of Payments |
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134 | (7) |
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141 | (1) |
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141 | (1) |
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Government Role in the Economy |
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142 | (1) |
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Balance of Payments Situation |
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142 | (1) |
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143 | (1) |
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Economic Priorities of the Portuguese Presidency |
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144 | (5) |
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The EMU, Economic Policy and Employment |
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144 | (2) |
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146 | (1) |
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International financial issues |
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146 | (1) |
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International financial system |
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146 | (1) |
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146 | (1) |
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147 | (1) |
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Effective financial management and fight against fraud |
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147 | (1) |
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148 | (1) |
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Portugal in the Euro Area |
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148 | (1) |
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Investment, Business and Legal Climate |
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149 | (12) |
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Openness to Foreign Investment |
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149 | (1) |
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Conversion and Transfer Policies |
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150 | (1) |
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Expropriation and Compensation |
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150 | (1) |
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150 | (1) |
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Performance Requirements/Incentives |
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151 | (1) |
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Right to Private Ownership and Establishment |
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152 | (1) |
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Protection of Property Rights |
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153 | (1) |
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Transparency of the Regulatory System |
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153 | (1) |
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Efficient Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment |
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154 | (1) |
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154 | (1) |
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Bilateral Investment Agreements |
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155 | (1) |
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156 | (1) |
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OPIC and Other Investment Insurance Programs |
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157 | (1) |
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157 | (1) |
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Foreign Trade Zones/Free Ports |
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157 | (4) |
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161 | (18) |
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Labor market advantages help reduce inflation |
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161 | (2) |
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Labor costs: among the lowest of major countries |
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163 | (1) |
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The unemployment rate is one of the lowest in Europe |
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164 | (1) |
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165 | (3) |
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168 | (3) |
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Monetary, Fiscal and Exchange Rate Policies |
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171 | (6) |
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Portugal and the Challenges Ahead |
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177 | (2) |
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Practical and Legal Information for Conducting Business |
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179 | (19) |
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Advantages for Conductiong Business |
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179 | (1) |
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Legal and Business System |
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180 | (5) |
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180 | (1) |
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180 | (2) |
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182 | (1) |
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182 | (1) |
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Intellectual Property Rights |
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183 | (1) |
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183 | (1) |
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184 | (1) |
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Investment Grants and Other Incentives for Foreign Investment |
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184 | (1) |
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Leading Sectors for US Exports and Investments |
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185 | (13) |
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Best Prospects for Non Agricultural Goods and Services |
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185 | (10) |
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Best Prospects for Agricultural Products |
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195 | (2) |
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197 | (1) |
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Trade Regulations, Customs and Standards |
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198 | (17) |
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198 | (1) |
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198 | (1) |
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198 | (1) |
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199 | (1) |
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Import/Export Documentation |
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199 | (1) |
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200 | (1) |
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Labeling, Marking Requirements |
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200 | (1) |
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201 | (1) |
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Standards (E.G. ISO 9000 Usage) |
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201 | (1) |
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Free Trade Zones/Warehouses |
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201 | (1) |
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Special Import Provisions |
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202 | (1) |
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Development Funds from Abroad |
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203 | (4) |
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Marketing US Products and Services |
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207 | (6) |
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Distribution and Sales Channels |
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207 | (1) |
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Use of Agents/Distributors; Finding a Partner |
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208 | (1) |
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208 | (1) |
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209 | (1) |
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209 | (1) |
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Steps to Estabish an Office |
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209 | (2) |
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Selling Factors/Techniques |
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211 | (1) |
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Advertising and Trade Promotion |
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211 | (1) |
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211 | (1) |
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Sales Service/Customer Support |
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212 | (1) |
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Selling to the Government |
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212 | (1) |
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Protecting Your Product from IPR Infringement |
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212 | (1) |
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Need for a Local Attorney |
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213 | (1) |
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Trade and Project Financing |
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213 | (2) |
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General Financing Availability |
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213 | (1) |
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Export Finance/Methods of Payment |
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214 | (1) |
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214 | (1) |
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The Portuguese in the United States |
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215 | (4) |
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The Portuguese Role in Exploring and Mapping the New World |
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216 | (1) |
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Portuguese Settlement in the United States |
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216 | (1) |
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Whaling, Fishing, and Industrial Employment in Southeastern New England |
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217 | (1) |
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Agricultural Settlements in Central California |
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217 | (1) |
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Protestant Exiles From Madeira in Illinois |
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218 | (1) |
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Twentieth-Century Arrivals from Portugal Settle in Newark, New Jersey |
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218 | (1) |
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219 | (11) |
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Us State Department Suggestions |
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219 | (3) |
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222 | (2) |
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222 | (1) |
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Legal Holidays for 2000-2001 |
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223 | (1) |
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223 | (1) |
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224 | (6) |
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224 | (1) |
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A Paradise of Fish and Crustaceans |
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224 | (1) |
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Meat, fowl and game: In the Kingdom of Fancy |
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225 | (1) |
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226 | (1) |
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The Desserts: Eggs, Sugar and Fantasy! |
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226 | (1) |
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227 | (3) |
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230 | (51) |
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Portugal: Basic Information |
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230 | (2) |
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Portugal and the European Union -- A Perspective on Key Dates |
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230 | (2) |
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Qualifying for European Economic and Monetary Union -- January 1, 1999 |
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232 | (1) |
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Portugal: Selected Economic Indicators |
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232 | (4) |
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Maastricht convergence target results ranked according to performance |
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234 | (1) |
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Global Comparison of Key Economic Indicators in 2000* |
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234 | (2) |
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236 | (1) |
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237 | (3) |
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238 | (1) |
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Other Licensed Banks in Portugal |
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239 | (1) |
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240 | (2) |
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The Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
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240 | (1) |
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Other Chambers of Commerce |
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240 | (1) |
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Other Useful Sources of Information |
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241 | (1) |
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U.S. and Country Contacts |
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242 | (12) |
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U.S. Embassy Trade Related Contacts |
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242 | (1) |
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Washington-Based USG Country Contacts |
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243 | (1) |
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Amcham and Bilateral Business Councils |
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243 | (1) |
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Country Trade or Industry Associations in Key Sectors |
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243 | (1) |
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Portuguese Government Agencies |
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244 | (8) |
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Country Market Research Firms |
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252 | (2) |
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254 | (2) |
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Selected Business Contacts for Portugal |
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256 | (25) |
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Useful Numbers and Addresses (In Portugal) |
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273 | (4) |
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Useful Contacts for Portugal (In The United States) |
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277 | (1) |
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277 | (4) |
Selected References |
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