Productivity and competitiveness
The Institute of Macroeconomic Analysis and Development took on the role of a national productivity board. Analyses of productivity and competitiveness have been part of IMAD’s regular publications for many years and from 2019 they are also published in a separate publication (annual productivity report). In addition to a detailed overview of the trends, we analyse the factors and conditions for higher productivity and competitiveness, such as investment, innovation, digital transformation and knowledge, social and institutional capital, and the low-carbon circular economy.
Development Report 2016
In the past few years, Slovenia has taken a number of positive steps and slightly narrowed its development gap with the EU. Regardless of positive shifts, challenges remain in terms of ensuring a more sustainable improvement to Slovenia’s growth potential and the welfare of its population, which will require more radical structural changes.
Development Report 2017
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 improving, and Slovenia is again catching up with economically more advanced countries. The recovery has led to an overall improvement in the material…
Assessing the Effects of Some Structural Measures in Slovenia
According to IMAD analyses, structural imbalances in Slovenia have been accumulating for several years, impeding economic recovery and, in particular, the achievement of lasting and stable economic growth and long-term fiscal sustainability.
Development Report 2016
In the past few years, Slovenia has taken a number of positive steps and slightly narrowed its development gap with the EU. Regardless of these positive shifts, challenges remain in terms of ensuring a more sustainable improvement to Slovenia’s growth potential and the welfare of its population, which will require more radical structural changes.
Development Report 2015
The year 2014 was marked by positive shifts in terms of economic development, the deterioration in the material position of households was halted, while pressures on the environment eased during the crisis, mainly under the influence of weak economic activity. To ensure more permanent economic growth and sustainable convergence to more developed countries, and to maintain the quality of life and…