Publications - Monographs and Scientific Edited Books

Since 1993, the Institute of Economics SAS has been preparing its views on the economic development of Slovakia on a yearly basis. Although the European Economic Commission of the United Nations was originally the initiator of the issuing of these publications, it has gradually become an internal need and tradition of our workplace. In our regular assessments of the economic development of Slovakia, we try to point out the phenomena that have been characteristic for the latest period. However, we try to see the most recent development in the context of longer-term. We point to the tendencies that last, but mainly we are looking for those that are changing.

The economic debate in Slovakia has recently focused on the topics of labour shortages (which is major change after years of lack of labour positions) and the subject of pressure on wage growth. These and related topics could not be missed in this year's publication. However, other not less interesting topics are covered as well despite their lower public exposure: rebound in the price level, expansion of household consumption, change in income structure, or further consolidation of public finances.

The publication is focused on the evaluation of economic level and performance, economic policy, development of labour market, as well as on measures affecting the economic environment. It starts with an overview of the economy, followed by a series of closer looks at particular areas. At the end of publication, we return to the synthetic view and try to indicate possible development in upcoming years.