| March 2023 | Don’t be afraid of zombies: Debt sustainability is not a problem for 95% of SMEs in Germany(PDF, 113 KB, accessible) |
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| February 2023 | Italy’s debt sustainability in the new interest environment: More challenging but still doable(PDF, 154 KB, accessible) |
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| May 2022 | Low-income countries are in the grip of soaring global market prices for fuel and foodstuffs(PDF, 112 KB, accessible) |
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| February 2021 | Coronavirus and structural change threaten jobs – further training more important than ever(PDF, 123 KB, non-accessible) |
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| August 2020 | Social media – a tool for SMEs to recruit talent(PDF, 94 KB, non-accessible) |
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| August 2020 | Coronavirus crisis has unsettled the VC market and changed the investor landscape(PDF, 91 KB, non-accessible) |
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| July 2020 | Climate neutrality: Energy efficiency of buildings remains crucial!(PDF, 102 KB, non-accessible) |
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| June 2020 | Green hydrogen – a key building block for a successful energy transition(PDF, 130 KB, non-accessible) |
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| June 2020 | Coronavirus crisis drives shift to flexible and digital working in SMEs(PDF, 93 KB, non-accessible) |
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| May 2020 | Recession in the Gulf spells trouble for many developing and emerging economies(PDF, 114 KB, non-accessible) |
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| May 2020 | How the coronavirus crisis is affecting the German labour market(PDF, 85 KB, non-accessible) |
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| April 2020 | Promotional programme makes 55,000 dwellings burglary-resistant each year(PDF, 113 KB, non-accessible) |
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| February 2020 | Export weakness under the microscope: Where are the headwinds in the euro area coming from?(PDF, 86 KB, non-accessible) |
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| February 2020 | Latin America – denouncing inequality(PDF, 102 KB, non-accessible) |
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| January 2020 | Estonia is a technologically savvy place but not all is future-oriented yet(PDF, 95 KB, non-accessible) |
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| October 2019 | Just under 100,000 new businesses were started in the creative industries in 2018(PDF, 142 KB, non-accessible) |
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| October 2019 | South Africa: The debate on reforms is slowly starting(PDF, 91 KB, non-accessible) |
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| October 2019 | German SMEs divided over possible consequences of a hard Brexit(PDF, 95 KB, non-accessible) |
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| September 2019 | Bulgaria plans to join the euro – is the Southeast European EU country ready?(PDF, 139 KB, non-accessible) |
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| August 2019 | Use of foreign currency in Russia(PDF, 237 KB, non-accessible) |
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| July 2019 | Germany’s economy: is an industrial recession less contagious than before?(PDF, 226 KB, non-accessible) |
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| May 2019 | Energy crisis in South Africa – a barrier to higher economic growth(PDF, 236 KB, non-accessible) |
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| April 2019 | Protests in Algeria also highlight the limitations of the economic model(PDF, 233 KB, non-accessible) |
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| March 2019 | Nigeria after the elections: no recovery without reforms(PDF, 236 KB, non-accessible) |
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| February 2019 | Germany has fewer women in executive positions than the international average(PDF, 327 KB, non-accessible) |
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| February 2019 | Female ownership decreases further in Germany's SME sector(PDF, 226 KB, non-accessible) |
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| January 2019 | Access to finance is main obstacle for SMEs in Africa(PDF, 366 KB, non-accessible) |
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| December 2018 | Why are German firms reluctant to invest in Africa?(PDF, 266 KB, non-accessible) |
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| December 2018 | Slovakia must now change its course(PDF, 239 KB, non-accessible) |
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| November 2018 | Ethiopia – from land of famine to land of hope?(PDF, 242 KB, non-accessible) |
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| November 2018 | Financial investors in the M&A market for SMEs: activities are picking up slightly(PDF, 233 KB, non-accessible) |
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| September 2018 | Downturn in Greenfield investments in Asia – cyclical or structural?(PDF, 223 KB, non-accessible) |
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| August 2018 | European financial assistance – Germany’s exposure is average(PDF, 42 KB, non-accessible) |
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| July 2018 | Migrants’ start-up propensity is now in line with the average(PDF, 51 KB, non-accessible) |
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| March 2018 | Interest rate reversal – a threat to capital flows to developing and emerging economies?(PDF, 80 KB, non-accessible) |
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| March 2018 | The performance of the German innovation system is falling behind other countries(PDF, 65 KB, non-accessible) |
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| February 2018 | Public debt reduction in the euro area – initial progress(PDF, 63 KB, non-accessible) |
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| January 2018 | Start-up location Germany: good with upside potential(PDF, 96 KB, non-accessible) |
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| November 2017 | Energy transition in France – winds of change with Nicolas Hulot(PDF, 81 KB, non-accessible) |
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| October 2017 | German exports are dominated by automobiles(PDF, 78 KB, non-accessible) |
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| October 2017 | Green Bonds: global market is growing fast and issuers are becoming more diverse(PDF, 79 KB, non-accessible) |
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| September 2017 | Labour market in the Czech Republic sets standards(PDF, 81 KB, non-accessible) |
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| September 2017 | Dark clouds are gathering on the UK’s economic horizon(PDF, 88 KB, non-accessible) |
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| September 2017 | The whole euro area is recovering – the whole euro area …? Yes!(PDF, 87 KB, non-accessible) |
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| August 2017 | Nigeria – a poor example of macro-economic adjustment?(PDF, 101 KB, non-accessible) |
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| August 2017 | Emergin markets have become more important for Germany's foreign trade(PDF, 81 KB, non-accessible) |
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| July 2017 | Oil prices and bond yields – hand-in-hand again(PDF, 111 KB, non-accessible) |
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| July 2017 | Five years of ‘whatever it takes’: three words that saved the euro(PDF, 58 KB, non-accessible) |
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| July 2017 | Asymmetric shocks within the euro area – absorption mechanism needed(PDF, 65 KB, non-accessible) |
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| June 2017 | US climate policy jeopardises SMEs’ energy efficiency gains(PDF, 45 KB, non-accessible) |
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| June 2017 | In its fourth year, Spain’s recovery has overcome many crisis effects(PDF, 43 KB, non-accessible) |
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| June 2017 | “Taper tangram” – the ECB’s exit is a game of patience |
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| June 2017 | The USA has no economic policy |
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| June 2017 | Is climate protection really bad for the US economy? |
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| May 2017 | Food inflation: a brief intermezzo |
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| March 2017 | At what level might tariffs be set after a “hard Brexit”? |
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| March 2017 | R&D expenditure in Germany: positive trend since 1995, but levels need to increase further |
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| March 2017 | The external debt levels of the poorest Sub-Saharan countries must be monitored closely |
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| February 2017 | Mexico – struggle for growth and progress |
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| January 2017 | What is behind China’s capital outflows? |
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| January 2017 | The current weakness of many emerging markets evokes the concept of the middle income trap |
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| January 2017 | Banking regulation in Europe: further steps on a long road |
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| December 2016 | Germany's SMEs after US election and before Brexit: keep markets open! |
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| December 2016 | The current external imbalances from a global and from a German perspective |
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| November 2016 | Supporting the private sector would greatly benefit the countries of North Africa |
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| October 2016 | Should the lingering weakness of global trade be a cause for concern? |
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| September 2016 | Keeping a watch on emerging market corporate debt |
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| September 2016 | Japan – a trailblazer in economic policy change? |
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| September 2016 | KfW Research Business Cycle Clock Euro Area |
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| May 2016 | Ageing in developing East Asia requires broad policy responses |
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| May 2016 | Brazil: investment suffers strongly during recession |
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| May 2016 | Market for green bonds is taking root |
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| April 2016 | Germany’s external trade – driven by demand or by the exchange rate? |
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| April 2016 | Mexico – portfolio inflows finance a large portion of the current account deficit |
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| March 2016 | SME business performance – research and development pays off |
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| March 2016 | Oil – suppliers are calling the shots |
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| March 2016 | MENAP – the low oil price makes a big difference |
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| February 2016 | Weak productivity growth in Germany – is it a problem? |
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| February 2016 | Will the free movement of workers survive a Brexit deal at the EU Summit? |
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| January 2016 | Commodity price decline weighs on investment |
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| December 2015 | Spain: political uncertainty overshadows good economic outlook |
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| December 2015 | The remarkable weakness of world trade and its implications for Germany |
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| December 2015 | Euro area: the credit channel is working! |
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| November 2015 | China: Interest rates set free |
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| November 2015 | New capital for Greek banks |
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| November 2015 | Strong growth makes India shine but its policy lags behind |
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| October 2015 | Efficient investment for higher growth in the euro area |
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| October 2015 | Inflation quiet thanks to oil? |
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| October 2015 | China’s shift is the right approach, some worries are exaggerated |
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| September 2015 | Business size and stages of economic development |
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| September 2015 | Peru favours investment |
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| September 2015 | Companies in the EU Emissions Trading Scheme: does climate policy influence their competitiveness? |
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| September 2015 | US monetary policy: Courage needed! |
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| September 2015 | Turbulent times ahead for foreign currency debtors in emerging markets |
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| August 2015 | More Europe! On the road to Energy Union |
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| July 2015 | TTIP from the perspective of developing and emerging countries |
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| July 2015 | 25 years of economic and social union – proving the strength of Germany's social market economy |
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| June 2015 | China's foreign exchange reserves – a currency policy with risks and side-effects |
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| June 2015 | United Kingdom – “political construction sites” create uncertainty |
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| April 2015 | Brazil’s consumers are in a tight spot |
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| April 2015 | The BRICS – important trading partners for Germany |
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| March 2015 | Who benefits from the devaluation of the euro? |
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| March 2015 | A strong US dollar – a blessing or a curse? |
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| February 2015 | Stressed Russian banking sector |
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| February 2015 | Russia’s external debt |
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| February 2015 | Without addressing structural weaknesses, Emerging Markets will struggle to make progress |
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| February 2015 | Business climate increases as the year draws to a close |
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| December 2014 | Eurozone grows as Lithuania joins |
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| December 2014 | The Eurasian Customs and Economic Union |
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| October 2014 | Ireland: Successful return |
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| October 2014 | The new ECB test and banks' equity |
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| October 2014 | Falling sales expectations curb SME innovation activity in Germany |
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| August 2014 | Is an EU Association Agreement worth it? |
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| July 2014 | New assistance frameworks for BRICS countries in place, but many questions remain |
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| June 2014 | Controversial TTIP agreement between EU and USA |
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| June 2014 | What next for global energy investments? |
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| April 2014 | EnEV 2014: Housing stock is key to success – nine million buildings in need of renovation |
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| April 2014 | France's plans deserve to be implemented |
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| April 2014 | Interest rate liberalisation in China - necessary, but risky |
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| April 2014 | Ukraine – Small economy, major problems |
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| April 2014 | Russia's "Dutch disease" |
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| April 2014 | SRM and SRF: a success – by European standard |
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| April 2014 | Japan: "Abenomics" – a success story? |
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| March 2014 | SME loans in southern Europe - are the lean times over? |
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| March 2014 | The second energy turnaround – what do companies think? |
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| March 2014 | EEG power runs along the supply chain |
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| January 2014 | The Bali WTO resolutions: plenty of boastings, but not much substance |
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| January 2014 | Young companies lead the way in the use of social media |
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| December 2013 | Euro newcomer Latvia |
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| December 2013 | Female Leaders – An economic success factor |
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| November 2013 | Climate change also affects the residential sector |
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| November 2013 | United Kingdom: Recovery with risks |
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| November 2013 | Transport infrastructure – the municipalities are in need! |
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| October 2013 | Backloading has no material impact on CO2 prices or reduction initiatives |
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| October 2013 | Generation of low birth rates accelerates trend in older self-employed workers |
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| September 2013 | Energy cooperatives need to professionalise following elections |
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| September 2013 | Social enterprises as an investment? |
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| August 2013 | Start-up activity in the skilled trades: visible change |
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| August 2013 | Municipalities, prepare for old age! |
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| August 2013 | After a sustained boom Turkey is facing a difficult period |
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| July 2013 | With a little help from a friend |
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| July 2013 | Necessity entrepreneurs tend to compete on price more often |
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| June 2013 | Welcome, Croatia! |
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| June 2013 | Yen depreciation slows German exports |
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| June 2013 | Poverty in developing and industriealised countries - one term, two meanings |
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| June 2013 | Alternative welfare is measureable |
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| May 2013 | Remittances from migrant workers stabilise the economies of developing countries |
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| March 2013 | Germany is increasingly attracting qualified migrants |
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| February 2013 | Rising power supply costs, rising electricity rates: who carries the additional burden? |
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| January 2013 | Updated view of the economic situation: the World Bank Report "Global Economic Prospects", January 2013 |
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| January 2013 | The confusing proliferation of developing country classifications |
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| January 2013 | House price correction is underway in the Netherlands |
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| December 2012 | From exports to foreign investments: SMEs tap into foreign markets |
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| December 2012 | Why do young enterprises fail? |
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| November 2012 | ECB monetary policy: Currently no risk of inflation |
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