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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…
Development Report 2017: The welfare of the population is increasing amid economic development; pressures on the environment have eased
Following the setback during the crisis, Slovenia has been making progress in terms of economic development and the welfare of its population in recent years; it has also reduced pressures on the environment. Since 2014 the economic picture has been…
Slovenian Economic Mirror: Economic indicators remain favourable at the beginning of the year
Boosted by foreign and domestic demand, the favourable trends in economic activity continued in Slovenia at the turn of the year; the outlook also remains encouraging. Under the influence of rising economic activity, the growth of employment and the…
Spring forecast: Economic growth expected to strengthen to 3.6% this year
The Spring Forecast envisages GDP growth strengthening to 3.6% this year and then hovering around 3% in 2018 and 2019. Favourable labour market trends will persist, but towards the end of the forecasting period they will be increasingly characterised…
Stronger growth in private consumption; expenditures on durable goods and leisure-time activities are rising in particular
The relatively favourable developments in the euro area have continued. In Slovenia, favourable trends in economic activity also continued; the labour market situation improved further. Despite the economic growth achieved, bank loan financing has…
Slovenian Economic Mirror: Economic activity in Slovenia continues to strengthen
Economic activity in Slovenia continues to strengthen as a result of exports and household consumption. The labour market is recovering faster than last year. Reflecting broad-based growth in economic activity, the number of employed persons…