Economic Commentaries
The good samaritan and dissapearance of minibuses
Friday, 18 July 2014
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Comentarii economice
This is an economic commentary signed by Rustam Romaniuc about a recent innitiative in Chișinău to provide free rides for city's citizens and its connection with the concept of reputational motivation.
The Parliament of Moldova could approve a two weeks' paid paternity leave at child's birth
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
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Comentarii economice
Currently in the Republic of Moldova there is no paternity leave offered to fathers at child's birth, even though this is a frequent practice in the UE. At this time, there is a legislative initiative…
Increasing the deposit insurance rate – an important measure to increase confidence in Moldova’s banking sector
Wednesday, 11 June 2014
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Comentarii economice
With the establishment in 2004 of the Moldova Deposit Insurance Fund, for the first time there was enacted a minimum deposit insurance rate in case of bank insolvency. Today this rate is set at 6,000…
Moldova sees increase of the minimum wage by May 1st 2014 – good news, but not for everyone?
Thursday, 01 May 2014
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Comentarii economice
On April 23rd 2014, the Moldovan government approved a decision to increase the guaranteed minimum wage with 250 MDL in the real sector. Thereby, as of May 1st 2014, it will reach the 1650 MDL…
Four major challenges after Visa Liberalization with EU
Sunday, 27 April 2014
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Comentarii economice
The liberalization process of the visa regime reached its final point and as of April 28th 2014, Moldovan citizens can travel without visas in 30 Schengen countries. It is indeed, a historic event for Moldova,…
Future of Moldova in CIS: pros and cons!
Monday, 31 March 2014
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Comentarii economice
The participation of Moldova in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is a topic extensively discussed by various political actors. Increasingly, CIS is qualified as an inefficient organization, which does not serve the national interests…
Why the record-breaking economic growth should worry us?
Thursday, 20 March 2014
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Comentarii economice
According to the preliminary data provided by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), published on 17 March 2014, Moldovan economy grew in 2013 by an impressive 8.9% rate, the highest growth recorded so far and…
Differences between the EU Association Agreement and “Russia-Belarus-Kazakhstan” Customs Union
Friday, 14 February 2014
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Comentarii economice
Two parallel worlds: What are the Differences between the EU Association Agreement and “Russia-Belarus-Kazakhstan” Customs Union? Currently, the Moldovan public space is dominated by some contradictions and confusions regarding the country’s external orientation. More specifically,…
No visas in EU: Moldova moving faster than West Balkans?
Friday, 07 February 2014
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Comentarii economice
This commentary compares the visa liberalization processes of Moldova and West Balkans and stresses out the positive scenario the EU has drawn for visa liberalization for Moldova. EU aims to eliminate the visas 2 months…
Găgăuzia „referendum” - a threat for Moldova's integrity?
Wednesday, 05 February 2014
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Comentarii economice
This commentary by Ion Mocanu describes the facets and consequences of the events in Găgăuzia, where two so called referendums took place 2 February 2014: Legislative „referendum” for establishing the Găgăuz region independence; Consultative „referendum”…
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