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Regional Profiles: Indicators of Development 2012
05.12.2012 / Issue 90
The study “Regional Profiles: Indicators of Development 2012” provides a snapshot of the socio-economic conditions of Bulgarian districts as of mid-2012, as well as their development since the year 2000. It was first presented in beginning of November in Sofia. The study was carried out by the Institute for Market Economics and its partners from Microstat Analytics with the financial support of the “America for Bulgaria” Foundation.
Multiannual Financial Framework (2014-2020) of the European Union: Analysis and Potential Effects on Bulgaria
23.11.2012 / Issue 90
The analysis discusses the changes that the EU is planning to implement in the upcoming MFF, explores the reasons behind them and makes conclusions about their effect on the Bulgarian economy. The main points of interest include the basic structure of the MFF, the proposed reforms of the Common Agricultural Policy, the heading for Smart and Inclusive Growth and the way the budget is financed.
Fiscal Rules: Literature Review, Implementation and Implications for Bulgaria
05.03.2012 / Issue 87
The Institute for Market Economics publishes a report on fiscal rules, the logic behind their implementation, and history of fiscal rules in several countries. The report also presents an overview of such rules in Bulgaria as well as suggestions for their improvement.
Europe needs competitive agriculture
03.04.2013
The debate on the new EU Multiannual Financial Framework 2014-2020 has developed into a debate for the future of the Union. We are at an important crossroad when we have to decide what kind of community we would like to have.
IME Alternative State Budget with Low Taxes 2013
05.12.2012 / Issue 90
Alternative Budget 2013 looks at the budget as a tool for growth and not just as a self sufficient accounting instrument. We put our focus on the middle class and jobs creation, as this is the only way towards recovery and poverty reduction. Budget 2013 must not only spend public money effectively and achieve results, but also be resilient to shocks – that is one with no deficit and with automatic mechanisms for negative scenario.
The Public Opinion on Belene
Krassen Stanchev / 25.01.2013 / Issue 91
As of yet, there is no such thing as a public opinion regarding the construction of NPP Belene. There is an echo of the attempts of those who support the project to convince the public, as well as their not-so-rational arguments. The media campaign surrounding the referendum changed this completely. Even though they are rather popular, the analyses made by IME and other independent observers have almost no effect on the non-reading audience. This week those who do not agree with the construction of NPP Belene are acting to address all the fallacies concerning the project, which are deeply rooted in the public as a result of the efforts of three consecutive governments and the “door to door” campaign that the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) conducted last summer.
Review of Bulgarian Agriculture in 2012
03.04.2013
A possible decline of the price of fodder will allow livestock breeders some freedom to operate, but this is not likely to improve the overall state of the sector. Additional tensions are expected in the “milk” subsector because of its low competitiveness in comparison with the rest of the EU countries as well as the new regulations imposed on milk production.