The Czech government has been rethinking its finances for 2009, and is ready to almost double its budget deficit. With growth forecasts slashed from five to one percent, the cabinet has been seeking the advice of some of the country’s top financial experts to stimulate the economy. After the first meeting of the advisory board NERV on Sunday, the government presented its plan, in somewhat somber a manner.

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