Created Fri 23rd Jan 2009 10am PST by 
ianfwilliamson
ianfwilliamson When will the UK government have to approach the IMF for assistance?
Background: The UK government is trying to solve a huge national debt problem, predominantly of its own making, by incurring even more massive debts.
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Settlement details:As reported by a major mainstream news source.
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Initial likelihoods: Will approach the IMF in 2009: 60%, Will approach the IMF in 2010: 20%, Will not approach the IMF during 2009-2010: 20%
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Created Fri 23rd Jan 2009 10am PST by ianfwilliamson
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predicted Will approach the IMF in 2010 (H$50 at 8%)
predicted Will not approach the IMF during 2009-2010 (H$450 at 48%)
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predicted Will not approach the IMF during 2009-2010 (H$1,500 at 30%)
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predicted Will approach the IMF in 2010 (H$5 at 19%)
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