Latvia is facing an inflation shock, slow growth, and geopolitical challenges, while the long-term policy concern is to … sustain the income convergence process. Headline inflation has surged over the past year in Latvia, measuring 12.3 percent y … growth. To secure high long-term growth in a low-inflation environment, Latvia needs to address three structural issues: (i …

vulnerabilities are Latvia's significant reliance on imported gas from Russia until recently, the impact of high international energy … prices on inflation and economic activity, and refugee inflows. Thus far, almost 33,000 refugees have entered Latvia …

This 2014 Cluster Consultation report examines common themes and challenges facing the three Baltic countries—Estonia …, Latvia, and Lithuania. It identifies common features and common challenges, and discusses policies—both national and jointâ …

This 2015 Article IV Consultation highlights that Estonia's economic growth has slowed following the rebound from the … deep recession in 2009. Although Estonia's economic and institutional fundamentals are among the strongest in the region …

This Selected Issues paper analyzes income convergence and medium-term growth potential for Estonia. Estonia … second leg of innovation policy, and fully restoring Estonia's high investment …

Ukraine has triggered a sharp and broad-based downturn for Estonia. Inflation has declined from a peak of 25 percent in August … increasingly broad-based, with core inflation also rising rapidly, despite the widening negative output gap. Estonia's policy mix … labor market shortages, and promote the green and digital transition, this policy mix will help Estonia achieve sustainable …