Articles in English
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.
The coronavirus pandemic as a test for start-ups
After 2019, which was almost record-breaking in terms of the value of VC investments, start-ups have hit a wall due to the lockdown and difficulties in raising capital. However, some of them are actually benefiting from the...
Saving the environment will help fighting the coronavirus crisis
In light of the coronavirus crisis our environmental challenges can be approached in two ways. Delaying implementing ecological solutions or implementing them immediately as a tool to fight the economic crisis.
Follow the money
Business angels and venture capital funds are trying to identify the companies that will set new directions for the development of the economy. While they aren’t always right, taking a look at their investments may give...
The pandemic does not have to tear down the Green Deal
While companies are struggling to survive, there is a growing number of voices calling for the stimulus packages to be designed in a way that will not hinder the effort to protect the climate. It is possible to reconcile...
Changing perception of corruption in CSE
According to the latest European-wide survey, perception of corruption is still highest in former postcommunist countries of Central and Southeast Europe (CSE). However, statistics also show that attitudes towards corruption...
The pandemic doesn’t prove the superiority of Asian countries
Authoritarian or quasi-authoritarian Asian states are handling the coronavirus pandemic better than the West. However, this does not automatically mean that Western democracy is weak — says Professor James A. Robinson, an...
Without water, Ukraine’s economy will wilt
A sandstorm in Kiev, deserts in locations which have been covered with lush grass — this is the harsh reality in Ukraine, which has been affected by the biggest drought in 120 years. Experts are pointing out that...
Technological (r)evolution in the banking sector
The expenditures on technology by banks are on the rise, although innovation is primarily gradual in nature and mostly focuses on improving the existing systems to include additional processes. The largest banks are...
Climate change policies will be cheaper
One of the first economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic was a sharp decline in the prices of carbon dioxide emissions allowances. This is great news for Poland, because lower prices will allow Poland’s economy to...
EIB signed the first loan for building photovoltaic plants in Poland
The European Investment Bank (EIB) signed its first loan to a company building and running photovoltaic plants in Poland. The bank will lend PLN82m (EUR18m) to Energy Solar Projekty for the construction and operation of 66...