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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 shrinking Russian budget
Jerzy RutkowskiThe determinants of economic growth expected in the coming years suggest that the times of a large budget, treated in Russia as the guarantee of stable economic growth, have irrevocably become a thing of the past.
Liberal tax reforms in Croatia
Jan MuśTwo main objectives of the reform of Croatian tax system are increase of the sustainability of the public debt and promotion of the economic growth and employment.
The single market is difficult for services
Witold GadomskiThe principles of the single market of the European Union include the free movement of goods, capital and people. But the biggest challenges are faced in the case of the freedom of cross-border provision of services.
‘Raiding’ in Ukraine in the 21st century is doing well again
Michał Kozak‘Raiding’, i.e. grabbing property by means of a chain of formally legal actions, a phenomenon unknown in Europe with its stable legal framework, is experiencing a revival in Ukraine following several relatively peaceful...
Poles quickly learnt how to earn on export of knowledge
Tomasz RożekBesides furniture, household appliances, apples and cultivated mushrooms Polish exporters are also starting to successfully sell abroad knowledge and solutions in the cutting-edge technology.
Europe – A View into the Abyss or Over the Horizon?
Jan DaraszEuropean experts discussed problems that Europe is facing and will face: the Russian threat (or opportunity), globalization, ageing, migration, good governance, finance trade and macroeconomics.
Large companies are postponing investments
Agnieszka SawickaSince the beginning of this year we have been observing a slowdown in investment, which applies especially to medium and large-sized non-financial enterprises.
Ukrainians are afraid to invest in Ukraine
Michał KozakThe authorities in Kiev are dreaming of billions of dollars from FDI. The Investment Promotion Office at the Council of Ministers was launched in October.
Choosing ways to enhance productivity
Jacek RamotowskiEurope needs productivity growth, said Hans Peter Lankes, Managing Director for corporate strategy at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
Concessions hinder investment in mining in Poland
Karolina Baca-PogorzelskaSeveral projects are being carried out on the construction of new coal mines or re-activation of inactive ones, where coal deposits suitable for mining are still found. According to investors, the tedious concession process...