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Spring forecast 2018: High broad-based economic growth will continue this year
High broad-based economic growth will continue this year (5.1%); a continuation of favourable economic trends is also expected for 2019 (3.8%). Export growth, underpinned by gains in competitiveness from previous years and a favourable export…
Slovenian economic mirror: Amid good labour market conditions, a rising impact of demographics and a strengthening of wage growth
In Slovenia economic activity increased further towards the end of the year in most sectors; the rising value of the composite economic sentiment indicator is already close to its pre-crisis peak. The increase in employment and the decline in…
Active Ageing Strategy: Society is becoming long-lived
Life expectancy has been increasing and the share of over 65-year-olds has been growing rapidly. In the years ahead, these trends will be even more pronounced. To comprehensively address these challenges, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia…
Slovenian economic mirror: A continuation of broad-based economic growth in the third quarter
Economic growth in the euro area continued in the third quarter; in the autumn international institutions significantly improved their forecasts for the euro area economy for this year and next. In the third quarter high economic growth in Slovenia…
Slovenian economic mirror: Gains in competitiveness are boosting exports
In Slovenia favourable developments continue in most sectors; the prospects also remain good. The labour market situation continues to improve under the impact of favourable economic conditions, while the growth of wages remains moderate. In October…
Autumn Forecast: Broad-based economic growth expected to continue this year and next
The Autumn Forecast predicts 4.4% GDP growth for this year; in the next two years the broad-based economic growth will continue, hovering between 3% and 4%. The forecast is based on assumptions of stable economic conditions at home and…
Slovenian Economic Mirror: The labour market situation continues to improve, while wage movements remain moderate
This year activity is increasing in most activities and the prospects remain favourable. The labour market situation continues to improve under the impact of favourable economic conditions, while wage movements remain moderate. Year-on-year growth in…
Slovenian Economic Mirror: Broad-based economic growth in Slovenia accelerated further in the first quarter of this year
Broad-based economic growth in Slovenia accelerated further in the first quarter of this year; GDP was up 5.3% year on year. Growth in foreign demand and competitiveness gains continue to boost the growth of exports and related activity in…
Conference: Productivity - a Challenge to Slovenian Economy
In cooperation with the European Commission Representation in Slovenia, the Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development organised a discussion with domestic and foreign experts on possible policies to enhance productivity growth.
Slovenian Economic Mirror: Export growth boosted by higher foreign demand and a favourable competitive position of the manufacturing sector
Euro area economic growth has remained stable at the beginning of 2017; similar growth is also projected for the next two years. Favourable economic developments continued in Slovenia at the beginning of the year. Gains in the manufacturing sector’s…