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wiiw Autumn Economic Forecast for Eastern Europe

20  October 2021    4:00 pm CEST

The latest economic forecasts for 2021-2023

Venue

online event via Demio

Description

wiiw will present its latest economic forecasts 2021-2023 for 23 countries of Eastern Europe, with a detailed analysis of the current economic situation and most relevant trends.

The following questions will be addressed:

• Why has the economic recovery in Eastern Europe been stronger than expected?
• What is the pandemic's impact on regional labour markets?
• What are the main drivers of the recent increase in inflation?
• What is the outlook for inflation? Is the tightening of monetary policy in many Eastern European countries justified?
• Why do budget deficits remain high in many countries despite the economic recovery?
• What could be the economic fallout from the unfolding fourth wave of the pandemic?

Registration

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Presentation

The presentation will be held in English. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Presenter: Vasily Astrov
Moderator: Richard Grieveson

Vasily Astrov is Economist at wiiw and editor of the wiiw Monthly Report. He is also country expert on Russia and other CIS countries. His research focuses on macroeconomic analysis and energy issues.

Richard Grieveson is Economist and Deputy Director at wiiw. His research focus includes Turkey and the Balkans, CESEE country analysis and forecasting, migration, economic history, and sovereign risk.