It is clear that Russia understands the importance of greater integration with the global economy, including links with the WTO, OECD and the EU and making itself more attractive to both foreign investment and talent.

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Pinera attributes Chile's integration into global markets to free-trade agreements with China, the U.S. and Europe and the government's mission to transform the country into a developed nation before 2020.

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In addition, even some countries with surpluses, such as Russia, have banks that have grown accustomed to easy foreign lending because of the integration of global finance.

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