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Financial wealth increased to BGN 60 billion (EUR 30.7 billion) in 2014 despite growth in consumption
The financial assets that Bulgarian households own reached BGN 59.5 billion as of end-2014, while in 2015 Bulgarian households’ bank deposits exceeded BGN 40 billion. During the past year the financial wealth of Bulgarians increased by BGN 4.2 billion despite the crisis with Corporate Commercial Bank. These are some of the...
2014 will be the first year of sustainable growth in investments, consumption and employment
The annual GDP growth for 2014 will be between 1.4% and 1.5%, or similar to the expectations expressed by the Ministry of Finance and the European Commission for growth close 1.4% according to analysis by Industry Watch.
2014 will be the first year of steady growth in consumption, investment and employment after several years o...
The euro and the other currencies: estimate of the impact of recent exchange rate changes
We have witnessed significant moves in international markets in recent months. They include both sharp declines in oil prices - by over 40% since the end of October to the end of January - and changes in the exchange value of major world currencies. The Bulgarian lev which is pegged to the euro, also changed its relative value. ...
New report: The contraband of tobacco products and the government budget - fiscal stability impact in Bulgaria and the EU
The government faces the challenge of maintaining fiscal discipline in an environment of zero inflation and minimal growth, combined with the compressed inflow of foreign investment and mediocre job creation. As total government revenue stagnation is inevitable under such circumstances, excise duty revenues are becoming more and...
Study of the fiscal impact of migration in EU
A new study with participation of Industry Watch economists sheds light on the fiscal impact of migrants within the EU. EU citizens living in the Netherlands, Germany, Austria and the UK contribute more than what they get from the social systems of the host country. During the period 2007 – 2013, in all four countries, E...
Business Forum "Outsourcing Destination Bulgaria" - October 30, 2014
Industry Watch and the Municipality of Plovdiv have the pleasure to invite you to the Business Forum "Outsourcing Destination Bulgaria" on October 30, 2014, in Plovdiv, Novotel Plovdiv. Meet business and academia leaders, public officials and consultants, in the fastest growing IT & outsourcing ecosystem ...
Industry Watch expands the available tools for entrepreneurial skills development
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Invitation for a seminar-discussion "Perspectives and challenges on the labor market: Possible solutions for better employability"
Industry Watch would like to invite you to a seminar-discussion “Perspectives and challenged on the labor market: Possible solutions for better employability”.
The main focus of the event will be the introduction of innovative tools for soft skills’ assessment, which will be implemented in Bulgaria for the fir...