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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.
The complexity of civilisation is a sign of development
Maciej DanielewiczEconomic growth is underpinned by long-term technology trends. By observing them, we can make forecasts 20 to 30 years into the future. These days automation and digitalisation of the economy is key to growth: short term...
Beyond GDP: how to measure economic growth in the digital era?
Jakub GrowiecIn economists’ discussions we can sometimes hear that GDP is a poor measure of economic development and that we should look for a better one. Nevertheless, GDP is still widely applied in macroeconomic analysis, and...
Germany wants to export its green ambitions and green technologies
Maciej JaszczukGermany plans to accelerate the implementation of its climate policy. However, the local industry is not afraid of the transformation and is just waiting for the regulatory impulses. Germany will now try to persuade the...
The pandemic could lead to the popularization of responsible investment
Regina SkibińskaIn Poland sustainable investing is still seen as a passing fad. However, across the world it is now an important trend, which will eventually be adopted in our country as well. The crisis caused by COVID-19 will likely...
It is worth knowing more about economics
Obserwator FinansowyPoles want to know more about finance, are aware of the gaps in their economic education and can point out its benefits. These are the findings of a recent study commissioned by NBP.
The climate in monetary policy
Milena KabzaClimate issues are becoming an important part of the considerations and activities of many central banks, and the European Central Bank (ECB) may soon become the first central bank to take environmental matters into account...
Let’s not repeat the “panic-then-forget” cycle
Maciej JaszczukThe world is frantically searching for ways to deal with the next wave of infections and to mitigate the economic impact of the pandemic, while also mobilizing resources to produce a vaccine that will allow us to return to a...
Electric vehicles are resistant to the crisis
Jacek KrzemińskiIt could be expected that the economic crisis caused by the pandemic and the drop in oil prices will negatively affect the market of electric vehicles. However, it seems that this will not be the case. Electric vehicles are...
The end of holiday shopping?
Maria BnińskaThis year holiday shopping is going to be different. Consumers are buying online because of the health safety and convenience. According to McKinsey the COVID-19 pandemic is upending the retail industry to an extent that...
European green finance
Filip BrokešSustainability has become a buzzword among financial professionals. From large hedge funds to smaller investors, the demand for “green” financial products has been on the rise in recent years. Now, it seems like the...