Are Australia's Days as the 'Lucky Country' Numbered?
September 04, 2012 at 02:17 AM EDT
As many developed nations in the West struggle to keep their economies out of a recession, Australia is expected to report a 3.6 percent year-on-year rise in its gross domestic product (GDP) for the April to June period. But economists warn the days of robust growth for Australia - often called the "lucky country" for its natural resources - could be numbered.