The Economist The scandal-hit market for passports and long-term visas is booming

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October 20th 2020

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The scandal-hit market for passports and long-term visas is booming

The urge to escape covid-19 has given it a boost

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Banyan

How not to reform Indonesia

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Daily chart

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Its rebound is also starting to look a little more balanced, with consumption again on the rise

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A new regime struggles to vanquish jihadists, who hold sway over much of the country

The saver’s dilemma

Low interest rates leave savers with few good options

The covid-19 pandemic has only sharpened the dilemma

Pyramid schemes

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