Institute for Economic Research

By 2040, over 44 countries will face severe water scarcity. In general, the Mediterranean countries belong to the regions of the planet with the highest risk of drought and water scarcity. Today, Europe is already facing the longest period of drought in the last 500 years. This is according to an analysis by Prof. Dr. Yannis Maniatis and Ph.D.

Food prices will increase by more than 50% until the new harvest, according to an economic analysis by the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. Experts suggest government aid to producers and low-income people.

Ljubljana – Slovenia has slid five spots in the IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking to 40th among 64 countries, with the Covid-19 pandemic perceived as the main reason as it has significantly affected the competitiveness of all regions, countries and industries.

The Institute for Economic Research at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences proposes three scenarios for the macroeconomic consequences in Bulgaria of fighting COVID-19, the Academy reported.

Bulgaria should not think of catching up with the average European level in the next 15 years, Prof. Viktor Yotsov, from the Institute for Economic Research at BAS, told bTV. He is the head of the team who drafted the Annual Report on Economic Development and Policies in Bulgaria.

By the end of 2020, according to estimates by the Institute for Economic Research at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, the growth rate of Bulgaria's GDP will remain 3-3.5 per cent, which is close to our potential growth. This is good growth, but it is insufficient for the purposes of catching up with other EU countries standards. This is a comment at a press conference at BTA by Assoc. Prof.

Within a few days, the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences will publish all improved options for Belene NPP on its website. This was announced by Alexander Tasev, head of the Institute for Economic Research. According to him, the report that appeared in the media is not complete.

The improvement in Slovenia's ranking on the index compiled by the Swiss-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD) came on the back of better economic performance and government efficiency, although the country continued to be held back by a number of pre-existing limitations.

 Head of the Institute for Economic Research argues eurozone should allow Greece orderly temporary departure

By Xenia Kounalaki