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Beyond Economic Growth

A team of Latvian educators and specialists from DEP just launched a country adaptation of the student book Beyond Economic Growth for secondary schools in Latvia called Pasaule un Latvia (The World and Latvia).
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Unemployment and the Earnings Structure in Latvia - (Feb. 2005) Latvia has recorded sustained GDP and productivity growth since 1997. Yet unemployment rates, despite gradual decrease, have remained high. The paper explores the mysteries of unemployment in Latvia. Read More

Creating a 21st Century national Innovation System for a 21st Century Latvian Economy - (Nov. 2004) The Latvian economy made great strides in recovering from the economic shock of the early transition and the adverse aftereffects of the 1998 Russian financial crisis. Nevertheless, Latvia faces serious challenges to its future growth and prosperity despite these impressive achievements and the outward appearance of macroeconomic stability and economic progress. Read More

Snapshot of Business Environment in Latvia Data on regulations and policies that encourage investment, productivity and growth in Latvia. Read More