Economic Commentaries
The Implications of the New Monetary Policy Direction
Monday, 28 November 2011
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Comentarii economice
Economic Commentary, no. 123 After a continuous monetary policy tightening followed during the last 2 years, the central bank decided to reduce its policy rate by 0.5 percentage points. We explain the main reason for…
Performance rating of the Moldovan Banks
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
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Comentarii economice
Economic Commentary, no. 122 This performance rating was developed by the Expert-Grup with the purpose of objectively evaluating and comparing the evolution of Moldovan commercial banks. This analysis reflects the evolution of the commercial banks…
The Demographic Risks for the Public Pensions System
Saturday, 22 October 2011
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Comentarii economice
Economic Commentary, no. 121 The worsening demographic situation, as well as the medium and long-term projections, poses significant pressures on the public pensions system, given the rising number of pensioners and low fertility rates. In…
The Tax on Comfort
Friday, 21 October 2011
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Comentarii economice
Economic Commentary, no. 120 The Moldovan Government has recently adopted a decision by which the apartments disconnected from the municipal centralized heating system are to pay additionally to their own bills 20 percent of the…
Some Reflections on the Margins of the Competition Law Draft
Monday, 17 October 2011
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Comentarii economice
Economic Commentary, no. 119 It is impossible to ensure a competitive and equitable business environment without having in place a functional regulation promoting fair competition. However, the concept of the ‘fair competition’ is quite elusive,…
Have the Commercial Banks Become Safer than the State? About a Paradox of the Moldovan Economy
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
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Comentarii economice
Economic Commentary, no. 118 Starting from the second half of 2010, we can notice a unique phenomenon for the Moldovan economy (and not only): the bank deposits interest rates are lower than those on T-bills.…
About the State Policy of Elderly Support
Friday, 30 September 2011
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Comentarii economice
Economic Commentary, no. 117 A recent decision of the Moldovan Ministry of Labor, Social Protection and Family has drawn our attention. The Ministry informs that on 1 of October, when the International Day of Elderly…
Growing Prices for Gas: A ‘Cold’ Assessment of Possible Ramifications
Friday, 30 September 2011
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Comentarii economice
Economic Commentary, no. 116 The recently approved 23 percent increase in the tariffs the household pay for natural gas is not really inviting for a ‘cold’ assessment. The high price for gas will have to…
How the EU Sovereign Debt Crisis can affect the Moldovan Economy?
Thursday, 29 September 2011
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Comentarii economice
Economic Commentary, no. 115 Weakening of economic conditions in the European Union can strongly affect the economic situation of our country, as EU is its main trading partner. We evaluate the level of exposure of…
VAT Reimbursement on the Capital Investments: A Good Decision with Dubious Consequences?
Thursday, 29 September 2011
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Comentarii economice
Economic Commentary, no. 114 According to the amended fiscal-budgetary policy, on January 1, 2011 new VAT regulations will enter into force that will affect both companies and the state budget. The proposed changes – reimbursement…
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