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It reviews the Liberian economy’s history, identifies past and prospective growth drivers, and contrasts business-as-usual dynamics with scenarios including reforms and structural measures. The report assesses trade performance, export openness and volatility, and shifts in export concentration to explain how external linkages can support long-term, resilient growth.","Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized  \n© 2025 The World Bank  \n1818 H Street NW, Washington DC 20433  \nTelephone: 202-473-1000; [Internet: www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org)  \nSome rights reserved  \nThis work is a product of the staff of The World Bank. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of the Executive Directors ofThe World Bank or the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this work. 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Liberia Country Economic Memorandum © World Bank.”  \nAll queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The World Bank Group, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; fax: 202-522-2625; e-mail: [pubrights@worldbank.org](pubrights@worldbank.org)  \nMarch 2025  \nTable of Contents  \nAcronyms and Abbreviations ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ i  \nAcknowledgments ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ii  \nExecutive Summary 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