Bulgarian Economy in 2023 – Structural Challenges and Medium-Run Perspectives

Dimitar Zlatinov, Pobeda Loukanova (), Victor Yotzov, Grigor Sariisky, Iana Paliova and Sonya Georgieva ()

Economic Studies journal, 2024, issue 6, 3-35

Abstract: The paper examines the current state and development of the Bulgarian economy in 2023, considering domestic and regional factors. We analyze the real sector by tracking GDP, inflation, and unemployment, linking these to EU processes. Emphasis is placed on labour market adjustments in the context of digitalization and transitioning to a climate-neutral economy. The sustainability of the fiscal sector is explored through financing the green and digital transition with EU funds, and the necessary policies to maintain fiscal stability. We discuss foreign trade prospects, considering the economic conditions and expectations for Bulgaria's main trading partners, the high dependence on euro area performance, and the specifics of foreign trade relations. The banking sector and the capital market analysis focus on the implications of European Central Bank monetary policy, regulatory actions of the Bulgarian National Bank, and risks to sector stability in a dynamic macroeconomic environment. Expectations and forecasts for the Bulgarian economy through 2026 are based on assumptions about global economic processes and local challenges. We make economic policy recommendations aimed at preserving the purchasing power of the population's income and restructuring certain fiscal measures.

JEL-codes: E2 E44 E47 E60 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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