Economic Research, Statistics and Reference Data
Financial Crisis Data: New cross-country data from business surveys in Eastern Europe reveal for the first time the scale of the demand crisis that hit the region this year and how firms have responded so far. The data show a varied impact across different types of firms. These differences could have significant implications for the economic recovery of Eastern Europe and Central Asia, the region most affected by the global financial crisis.
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Country Notes provide a customized snapshot of a country’s business environment relative to other economies surveyed in its geographic region. They include both analysis and policy recommendations. Discover some of the most difficult challenges and obstacles to running a business in various countries.
Enterprise Notes - Worldwide Economic Research
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Research Papers
Research Papers are journal articles or academic working papers.