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1 – 10 of 116Issues such as soaring inflation, currency depreciation and debt repayment problems are having a major impact on the economy. The World Bank estimates that GDP grew by 3.7% in…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287447
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The primary surplus (0.6% of GDP) was driven by a 35% real fall in primary spending, which offset a recession-induced 4.5% drop in revenues. Month-on-month inflation has also…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286714
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The announcement comes on the back of relatively tight fiscal policies and economic growth that outperforms EU peers. Yet the bullish macroeconomic picture has not translated into…
NORTH MACEDONIA: New government will focus on economy
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES287881
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Although Russia's economy continued to expand briskly in the first quarter, future growth will be at risk if current imbalances in the labour market are not addressed. Labour…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287604
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Albanian tourism is booming. The country has posted Europe’s strongest growth in terms of overnight stays (the EU average was 13%). More than 60% of bookings came from foreign…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282074
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However, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a significant role in the economy, especially in service industries. They also provide a rising share of new jobs. The…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283915
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Expectations for 2024 suggest lower inflation than last year, but risks persist. The OECD forecasts moderate GDP growth, highlighting inflation and interest rate concerns. Minimum…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284490
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The report provides the first comprehensive picture of the evolution of poverty rates and income distribution since the social uprising that erupted in the country in late 2019…
Despite the short-term improvement in the fiscal position, the budget does not make major changes to macroeconomic policy or reverse planned tax increases. Instead, the government…