OECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2013 Issue 2
The OECD Economic Outlook is the OECD’s twice-yearly analysis of the major economic trends and prospects for the next two years. The Outlook puts forward a consistent set of projections for output, employment, prices, fiscal and current account balances. Coverage is provided for all OECD member countries as well as for selected non-member countries. This issue includes a general assessment, chapters summarising developments and providing projections for each individual country and a statistical annex.
Slovak Republic
Growth is projected to strengthen as higher export market growth boosts investment and exports, especially in the automotive industry. Private consumption will continue to grow, but is likely to face headwinds due to unfavourable conditions in a labour market characterised by high and persistent unemployment. Budgetary measures needed to reach a targeted fiscal deficit below 3% of GDP in 2014 will damp domestic demand.
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