The presence in the emerging markets will help Gap tap into the increasing disposable income of the growing middle class in these countries, lending a significant upside to its revenues.

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But the unions organising October's demostration insist that increasing income tax revenue is the only to way to grow the economy and close the gap between tax receipts and government spending.

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