Macroeconomics
Welcome to the Macroeconomic section. Here, I explore the intricate world of macroeconomics with a special focus on the geography of the European Union, Baltic States, and the Caucasus, particularly Georgia. I cover a wide range of topics, including GDP, salaries, inflation rates, and economic policies.
Minimum Wages in Central Asia: A Look at the Region's Low Wage Rates
| 16 viewsCentral Asia is a region that consists of five countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The region has a diverse economy, with industries ranging from agriculture…
Minimum wage in Baltic states
| 5 viewsMinimum wages in the Baltic states are the lowest ones in the European Union. In 2013 minimum wage in Baltic states was $427 in Estonia, $379 in Latvia and $385 in Lithuania. Update: …
Population changes in former Soviet Union
| 104 views15 former Soviet Union republics, then and now. In 1990 in the Soviet Union lived 287.728 million people. In 2012 in the former republics lived 290.587 million people, which is 0.98% increase. A…
10 largest countries by military expenditures 2012
| 17 viewsIn a world shaped by geopolitical dynamics, military spending plays a pivotal role in defining a nation's strategic capabilities. Let's delve into the realm of defense budgets and unveil the top 10…
Future Forecast of GDP in CIS, Baltic States, and Georgia in 2018 - An Analysis
| 4 viewsI recently wrote an article exploring the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Baltic states, and Georgia in 2012. Now, I'm turning my gaze to the future and…
The Aftermath of the Soviet Union: Exploring the Economies of the CIS, Baltic States, and Georgia (2012)
| 3 viewsThe collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 marked the end of a massive political and economic entity, leading to the creation of several independent states. The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS…
Small Economies, Big Differences: Comparing the 10 Smallest Economies in the European Union (2012)
| 7 viewsThe European Union, with 28 member states and a population reaching over 500 million, may sound like the world's largest economy when viewed as a whole. In 2012, the EU's GDP was $16.6 trillion. But…
Democratic Republic of Congo - The World's Poorest Country by GDP Per Capita (2013)
| 5 viewsThe Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has long been recognized as one of the poorest countries in the world, with a GDP per capita of just $394 in 2013, according to the World Bank. The country…
The Importance of Monitoring Germany's Economy for Forecasting EU's Future
| 18 viewsGermany is the largest economy in the European Union, accounting for more than 3 trillion USD GDP nominal. This gives us a clear indication that if we can forecast the German economy, we can also…
Exploring the Economic Journey of Georgia: Historical GDP and Future Forecasts (2012)
| 9 viewsGeorgia is a country located in the South Caucasus region and has a rich and diverse history. The Georgian economy has gone through its ups and downs in the past few decades, and in this article, we…