Interview of Eric Chaney, Chief economist of the AXA Group about the 2012 economic outlook.

The main case scenario: Italy eventually succeeds in doing the reforms; the European Central Bank turns to quantitative easing to prevent deflation; markets take a more positive view on the euro crisis. The interview is made by AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM). 

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