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Development Report 2020: Measures for a gradual restart of the economy and stabilisation of the economic and social situation should be designed in such a way that they will also address Slovenia’s key development challenges
In March 2020, a coronavirus epidemic was declared in Slovenia, which, with its enormous negative socio-economic impact on the economic and social situation, will significantly change the baselines for the realisation of the Slovenian Development…
Summer forecast 2020: This year a strong economic decline; the pace of recovery will depend on the epidemiological situation and the combination of economic policy measures
The COVID-19 epidemic, in combination with stringent health protection and containment measures, represents a significant negative shock to economic activity, which will contract strongly this year. The depth of the GDP decline and the dynamics of…
Economic Mirror: A sharp fall in economic growth and a deep recession in 2020
The consequences of dealing with the COVID-19 epidemic are being felt in the entire euro area – a decline in economic activity, historically low indicators of confidence and expectations, forecasts of a deep recession in 2020. In this uncertain…
Economic Mirror: In March, activity in the Slovenian economy declined significantly under the impact of the coronavirus epidemic and the number of unemployed persons started to rise at a rapid pace
In March, the consequences of the coronavirus epidemic and the measures taken to contain its spread already had a significant negative impact on activity in both the euro area and Slovenian economy. The spread of the epidemic in neighbouring…
COVID-19 scenario: A strong economic downturn this year; the depth of the GDP decline and the dynamics of the recovery once the crisis is over are crucially dependent on the extent and duration of the coronavirus spread and economic policy measures
The spread of the coronavirus epidemic and the emergency health protection measures are strongly affecting economic activity, which is set to shrink significantly this year. The depth of the GDP decline and the dynamics of the recovery after the end…
Assessment of the economic situation
It is clear that the COVID-19 epidemic will have significant economic consequences and that GDP will decline noticeably this year. The depth of the decline is crucially dependent on the further development of the epidemic and its duration, which is…
Spring forecast 2020: This year economic growth will be significantly lower than projected in the autumn; the forecast is crucially affected by the speed of coronavirus containment and government measures.
The spring forecast was made at the time of significant uncertainties regarding the further spread and duration of the coronavirus outbreak in neighbouring countries and Slovenia. In the event of a gradual containment of the coronavirus spread and…
Economic Mirror: In Slovenia, moderate economic activity continued towards the end of last year; internationally, economic sentiment indicators indicate improvement
At the end of last year, moderate economic activity in Slovenia continued, while confidence started to improve. Confidence improved in almost all sectors, particularly manufacturing. Enterprises in this sector have higher expectations about…
Economic Mirror: In the global economy, signs of stabilisation towards the end of the year; in Slovenia, a further strengthening of private consumption
Towards the end of last year, signs of stabilisation started to show in the global economy amid slightly less pronounced negative risks. The moderation of growth in foreign demand in the euro area in the course of last year was in Slovenia reflected…
Economic Mirror: Economic growth remains close to our autumn forecast for 2019; the moderation of investment growth is faster than expected
Year-on-year GDP growth in the first three quarters was 2.7%, which is a significant slowdown relative to last year and close to IMAD’s autumn forecast for 2019 as a whole (2.8%). Data on GDP growth in the third quarter otherwise show a…