Yet labour-market reforms could make a difference to the birth rate in the long term.

而劳动力市场的革新可能在长远上能使生育率有所不同。

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While the financial issues received the most attention, these negotiations were much more about long-term reforms.

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But even if none of the talk leads to needed long-term reforms, a consolation prize may still be in store.

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Buffeted by the international financial turmoil, Brazil, having doubled interest rates to bolster its overvalued currency, turned to long-term reforms to cut its budget deficit.

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