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Ivan Georgiev

Ivan Georgiev graduated from the University of National and World Economy, but considers The Ludwig von Mises Institute his alma mater. He worked as an economist at Emerging Markets Direct. His interests include macroeconomic analysis, monetary theory and policy, comparative economic systems, and the history of economic thought.

How to (not) vote. Elections to extend the transition

Tomorrow, Bulgarians will have the unique opportunity to choose who will not reform the health, pension and education systems; who will redistribute part of their wealth; who will support one or another monopoly and who will worsen the state of the economy. In other words - tomorrow, Bulgarians will vote to preserve the status quo.

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Market, not good governance in Bulgaria

Darik Radio has published the Charter for Good Governance of Bulgaria 2013-2018. The document, authored by over 20 experts and analysts, aims to draw public attention to priority areas for the Bulgarian economy and society. It examines the problems of these areas and proposes reforms that will push Bulgaria …

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The quasi-socialist Roubini

Yesterday, economist Nouriel Roubini gave a lecture in Sofia on the topic "Growth Opportunities for a Small Economy in a Globalized World". He is best known for predicting the Great Recession. Capital Newspaper writes that Roubini is arriving in Bulgaria to "share his perspective on the economic situation in the country and in …

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The Bulgarian is a citizen, not a subject

The answer determines how free and prosperous a people is. What we need in Bulgaria is not so much a change in the rules of governance, but a discussion about the appropriate role of government. If we want to be free and have sustainable prosperity, we need to redefine this …

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What is the price of monopoly?

Yesterday there were protests again against high electricity prices. Those who took to the streets are not satisfied with the level of the price they have to pay for electricity consumption, and this makes sense and is understandable to some extent. Every consumer wants to pay as low a price as possible for the goods they consume.

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