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In Slovakia GDP growth was mostly driven by: (i) external demand for motor cars; and (ii) improved cost- competitiveness (such as real depreciation and lower ULCs). However, the unemployment rate also rose and impaired the purchasing power of households. If current circumstances prevail, the GDP may continue to maintain its current rate of growth in the years to come. However, the current account deficit and public debt will also increase. The main challenges for the new centre-right government relate to fiscal consolidation (a general government deficit at 8% of GDP in 2010), high unemployment, cronyism and corruption, as well as coping with low R&D funding over the long term.
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Slovakia: Despite export-driven growth, high unemployment will persist (by Zdenek Lukas) in: Recovery - in Low Gear across Tough Terrain, wiiw Current Analyses and Forecasts No. 7, March 2011, pp. 70-73 DOWNLOAD (Login required)
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Add to cartIn Slovakia GDP growth was mostly driven by: (i) external demand for motor cars; and (ii) improved cost- competitiveness (such as real depreciation and lower ULCs). However, the unemployment rate also rose and impaired the purchasing power of households. If current circumstances prevail, the GDP may continue to maintain its current rate of growth in the years to come. However, the current account deficit and public debt will also increase. The main challenges for the new centre-right government relate to fiscal consolidation (a general government deficit at 8% of GDP in 2010), high unemployment, cronyism and corruption, as well as coping with low R&D funding over the long term.
