Україна знайшла нове джерело імпорту газу
Президент Петро Порошенко під час зустрічі в Катарі серед інших питань обговорив питання постачання газу в Україну, повідомляє “Інвестор”. ... Більше ...
Автор: Yuriy
Instructions for action: Hungary’s reforms (Part 4)
In 1987, in Hungary, a two-level banking system with an autonomous central bank and commercial banks that were able to compete was introduced. In 1988, modern taxation was introduced, including income tax and value added tax. In 1995, direct foreign investment amounted to 4.5 billion dollars. However, in 2008, the state budget deficit increased to 8%, ... Більше ...
Instructions for action: Estonia’s reforms (Part 3)
In Estonia, inflation was over 1000% in 1992, and production fell by as much as 45%. Due to lack of fuel a plan for evacuation of urban residents to the countryside was developed. However, in 1995, inflation dropped to 29%, and in 2006, the country’s economic growth was 12%. The standard of living exceeded the average in ... Більше ...
Instructions for action: Bulgaria’s reforms (Part 2)
In 1997, a salary in Bulgaria was 10 dollars, and a pension was 2 dollars, and the country literally flooded the wave of organized crime. However, in 10-11 years Bulgaria has completely changed. Gross domestic debt declined from 112% to 17%, salaries increased to 500 dollars, and pensions – up to 250 dollars, reports “Investor”. ... Більше ...
Instructions for action: Slovakia’s reforms (Part 1)
In the early 1990s, Slovakia was a corrupted and extremely poor country. In 1994, it was denied entry to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and the European Union. However, in 2002, it became the European leader of reforms and the “economic tiger of Eastern Europe”, reports “Investor”. ... Більше ...
Instructions for action: Reforms in post-communist countries
Time shows that only successful reforms can provide sustainable development. Moreover, one cannot run away from reforms: it be done sooner or later. Instead of reinventing the wheel, we can use the experience of other, more successful reformers, writes “Investor”. ... Більше ...
Finnish experiment: investing in the future or throwing money away?
In the late 1980s, in Finland, there were about 18,000 homeless, 1 thousand of which were families. Thanks to the state housing program, the number has fallen to almost zero, reports “Investor”. ... Більше ...
Seven Ukrainians ranked among the richest people in the world
On March 6 th , American Forbes unveiled a list of the richest people in the world. This year, Amazon’s owner Jeff Bezos won the first place with 112 billion dollars. The total number of wealthy people has increased to 2208, reports “Investor”. ... Більше ...
An American firm has presented oxygen-producing tires
One of the world’s largest manufacturers of automobile tires, Goodyear, presented an unusual concept at the Geneva motor show – Oxygene tires with live moss inside, which absorbs carbon dioxide and produces oxygen, reports “Investor”. ... Більше ...
“Clean” energy will gain momentum in 2018
It is expected that renewable energy investments in 2018 will amount to about $ 330 billion, writes “Investor”. ... Більше ...
Where and when toll roads will appear in Ukraine
The first toll road might become Lviv-Krakovets. One will need to pay about 280 hryvnias to get from Lviv to the Polish border, reports “Investor”. ... Більше ...