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Obserwator Finansowy features views and analysis of economy in Poland and other countries, written by some of the best journalists, economists and analysts. Our mission is to share knowledge of economics and financial markets in the world.
Obserwator Finansowy is a project under aegis of the Poland’s central bank, Narodowy Bank Polski. We have published thousands of articles about the Polish and global economy. Our journalists have conducted hundreds of interviews with Nobel laureates, distinguished economists, business leaders and politicians with views across the political spectrum.
In this section you can find selected articles in English.
Putin destroys bourgeois food, while Poland builds new trade channels
Martyna KośkaRussia marked the first anniversary of the introduction of economic sanctions by destroying tons of foreign food. Will soon grocery stores shelves be empty?
Russia is alone and looks for its place
Sebastian StodolakEconomically undermined and deprived of allies, Russia is trying to be a "big shot" in Syria and to maintain an important position on the world’s political map. Sebastian Stodolak talks to Eugene Rumer from the American...
Before Ukraine builds a wall
Filip MusialikPoland still is not the major partner for Ukraine. If it doesn’t act now it may lose its competitive advantage. And then it will be too late.
The costs of immigration are not limited to money
Bogdan GóralczykAt the third extraordinary summit of the European Union this year, an additional EUR1bn has been allocated for dealing with the migration crisis. But it has been already known that it’s not enough.
The budgetary costs of election promises
Witold GadomskiPoles have few days to decide which political power will be the ruling one for the next four years. What will be the financial impact of political parties proposals?
Ukraine should be forced to implement reforms
Michał KozakThe Ukrainian authorities are trying to create an image of a country of reforms and strong anti-corruption attitude. The well-known economist Arthur Laffer is going to help the government, because without reforms Ukraine...
No more pies in the sky
Anna Patrycja CzepielPolish party leaders are forced by media to specify the costs of their election promises. A decade ago no one bothered. Polish democracy is maturing.
Winds of change in Warsaw
Remi AdekoyaIt seems that Poland will change its government after parliamentary elections on October 25. Ruling Civic Platform may lose to Law and Justice, but it’s unlikely it will significantly change the Polish economy.
China crisis: knocking on Poland’s door?
Jo HarperIt's still not clear whether and if then how the crisis in China will impact Polish economy. So far the stock crisis in the Middle Kingdom hit some of the Polish companies.
Work and curiosity of the world should not be confused with poverty
Maria Drozdowicz"More than 400 professionals are leaving every day. In the last year 150,000 highly qualified citizens left the country in search of work." – writes The Telegraph, accusing the government of a lack of policies to stop...