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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.
Exports are the main driver of economic growth in CSE
Jakub Mućk, Jan HagemejerIn the past 25 years, exports played an almost dominant role in the economic growth of the Central and Southeast Europe (CSE). In this period Poland strengthened its role as an exporter of intermediate goods.
CSE and Eurozone entry: the state of play
Jo HarperPoland has recently said it won’t join Eurozone any time soon. So, who from the Central and Southeast Europe (CSE) is in, and who will join the Eurozone, when and why?
Despite sanctions Russian wheat export is breaking the records
Vedran ObućinaAccording to the Federal Customs Service of the Russian Federation, wheat exports from Russia in 2018 amounted to 40 million tons, which is a new world record for exports., and almost two times more than a year earlier.
The gig economy is becoming increasingly global
Mirosław Ciesielski“Gig economy” describes an economy based on performing tasks and projects, increasingly often offered through digital platforms, and replacing a regular full-time employment.
Russia wants to become a pioneer in autonomous car technology
Filip BrokešRussian leading internet company is working on a driverless technology together with Hyunday and with the blessing of Russian government.
The revival of the railway
Jacek KrzemińskiRail freight is losing its market share to road transport across the European Union. This can and should be changed, as exemplified by the Unites States, Switzerland and China.
Slovakia awaits its fate as Volkswagen shifts gears
Jo HarperVolkswagen Slovakia is laying off 3,000 workers at its plant in Bratislava. But is the widespread view that this is due to a shift towards e-car production a valid argument?
The pros and cons of the Eurozone
Witold GadomskiThe year 2019 marks the 20th anniversary of creation of the Eurozone, so this is a good opportunity to look at the benefits and losses that the single currency has brought to the European Union.
Russia’s declining arms exports
Filip BrokešAccording to the world-renowned Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Russian exports of major arms decreased by 17 per cent between 2009-13 and 2014-18.
Dollarization in Russia and Eastern Europe: three different stories
Sergei KuznetsovA series of severe financial crises over the past decade has undermined the confidence of the Belarusian population in their domestic currency. The level of FX savings there is even higher than in Ukraine.