Variable

Definition

Source

GDPchant

Gross domestic product according to the expenditure approach, by quarters, current prices (million denars), volume indices (compared to the same period last year %)

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TDGDPt

Trade balance of goods and services (trade deficit), for the quarter, in relation to the GDP of the respective quarter

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CPIt

Prices, Consumer Price Index, All items, Percentage change, Corresponding period previous year, Percent

FSI (IMF)

REER

2015 = 100 The indices are calculated with weights based on total foreign trade.

* An upward change in the REER indicates appreciation.

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RemittGDPt

BoP data, remittances from workers, includes formal remittances from workers staying one or more years abroad, set in relation to GDP

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CurrTransGDPt

BoP data, Current transfers, except government (Financial enterprises, non-financial enterprises, households and non-profit institutions serving households) set in relation to GDP

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BBGDPt

General government deficit is defined as the balance of income and expenditure of government. This indicator is measured as a percentage of GDP

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TD4GDPt

The trade balance of goods and services with four time delays in relation to GDP

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FDIGDPt

Foreign direct investment refers to direct investment equity flows in the reporting economy. This indicator is measured as a percentage of GDP

IMF, Balance of Payments database

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