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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.
Western Balkans with the largest inflow of greenfield investment
Jo HarperIn 2018, the Western Balkans recorded the largest inflow of greenfield direct investment (FDI) with the value of USD9.36bn in 2018, the highest amount since 2003, according to the fDi report
Threats to the stability of the global economy
Witold GadomskiThe latest reports of international institutions, investment banks and rating agencies include warnings about a possible global recession and financial crisis. However, the field of economics doesn't have a methodology that...
How highways contribute to economic growth
Jan CipiurEveryone who drives a car is able to enjoy great roads, but this pleasure comes at a certain cost. There are measures confirming that road construction costs are lower than the benefits, while investments in motorways...
Unified Balkan market — the future for Western Balkans
Vedran ObućinaSerbia began its first moves towards the economic unification of the Balkan countries. The idea of an economic "new business deal for the Balkans" not only exists, but it is also presented in the important places in Europe.
Ukraine will lift the ban on agricultural land trade
Michał KozakThe Ukrainian chernozem (“black soil”) resources, which are among the largest in the world, have long attracted the attention of various domestic and foreign entities. Chernozem is the most fertile soil.
Poland’s waste disposal a burning issue
Jo HarperDeputy Minister of the Environment Slawomir Mazurek said the government would be hard on illegal incineration of waste in Poland. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki even threatened to ban the import of waste until the system...
The regulatory challenges of shadow banking
Andrzej DżurykShadow banking consists of entities conducting financial intermediation activities outside of the regulated banking system. The Financial Stability Board says the shadow banking was the main cause of the last global...
Security vs technological progress Russia
Filip BrokešIn a surprising move Russian President Vladimir Putin refused to grant the frequencies widely used for 5G networks to domestic telecommunication networks operators and decided to reserve these frequencies for the military...
Poland’s uninterrupted economic growth
Dariusz RostkowskiIn the 15 years since the accession to the European Union Poland has modernized its economy and has made great progress in the comprehensive modernization of the country, including a reconstruction of the transport...
Russia continues to play key role in Lithuanian exports
Jo HarperLast year, 14 per cent of Lithuania's exports went to Russia, the largest share among the country's other importers. Latvia is Lithuania's second biggest trade partner, followed by Poland and Germany.