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by Artis Pabriks The year 1997 was seen by local as well as foreign observers as the most hopeful period Latvia has experienced since its independence was regained. The main reason for Latvians’ optimism about their future was the country’s economic advancement. According to Dimitris Demecas, IMF representative in Latvia, the developments of 1997 placed […]