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2 “...China is poised on the brink of a transition to a service-based economy. The Japanese experience...”

3 “...China has experienced rapid economic growth over the past two decades and is on the brink...”

4 “...For a few months in late 2000 and early 2001, Turkey hovered on the brink of economic collapse...”

5 “...CAR is on the brink of a humanitarian crisis with acute food insecurity and access to health care...”

6 “... model. We find that avoiding economic contraction is critical to prevent a country on the brink...”