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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.
Follow the money
Tomasz ŚwiderekBusiness 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
Magdalena KrukowskaWhile 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
Filip BrokešAccording 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
Sebastian StodolakAuthoritarian 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
Michał KozakA 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
Adam Głogowski, Tomasz Gromek, Paweł PisanyThe 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
Jacek KrzemińskiOne 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
Jo HarperThe 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...
The virus will not combat climate change
Magdalena KrukowskaThe spread of coronavirus translates into lower greenhouse gas emissions. With the end of the pandemic, the situation may quickly return to pre-outbreak levels unless the industrial aid schemes are linked to...
Bad news for meat producers
Vedran ObućinaThe debate on the sustainability of the meat sector in the EU is heating up, and the role of alternative proteins is mentioned in political circles. Recent research conducted by the UN warns that climate change could affect...