It is a theme that is not only appropriate but very relevant given the stage we are in with our nation's development and the many challenges we face in nation-building.
The question arises whether what we see now is just a reversal of imbalances that will be accompanied by a soft landing or whether we have to worry about a severe economic bust. In general, there is ample empirical evidence that compared to advanced economies, emerging economies experience larger output volatility and a more frequent sequence of boom-bust cycles.