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HARDtalk: Felipe Larrain - Finance Minister of Chile

17/09/2012

Felipe Larrain - Finance Minister of Chile

BBC News Channel - HARDtalk, Felipe Larrain - Finance Minister of Chile

Should China's demand for copper cease, what will the effect be on Chile's economy?

Chile's economy is booming thanks to its copper production. But what will happen when demand for the metal declines? Shaun Ley speaks to Chilean finance minister Felipe Larrain.

Chile's economy is booming, growing at a rate which almost echoes that of China. While Chile is the world's largest producer of copper, China the biggest importer - a perfect marriage except that China is losing its appetite. So how will Chile cope? Shaun Ley speaks to the Chilean finance minister, Felipe Larrain, discussing the country's economic future.

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