2008年,内蒙古经济经受了诸多不利因素的影响和冲击,通过自治区有效的宏观调控和全区上下的共同努力,依然保持了平稳较快的发展格局,预计全年生产总值增速为18%左右。针对目前国际国内的严峻形势,中央出台了一系列扩大内需的政策措施,为保持经济平稳较快发展奠定了坚实基础。2009年,预计全年生产总值增长17.5%左右,经济增长将略有回落。 In 2008, the economy of Inner Mongolia suffered a lot of unfavorable influences and shocks. Through the effective macroeconomic regulation and control in the autonomous region and the joint efforts of the entire region, the economy of Inner Mongolia still maintained a steady and rapid development pattern. The GDP growth of the whole year is expected to be 18% about. In view of the current grim situation both at home and abroad, the Central Government has promulgated a series of policies and measures to expand domestic demand, laying a solid foundation for the steady and rapid economic development. In 2009, it is estimated that the annual gross domestic product will grow by 17.5% or so and economic growth will slightly decline.