OECD, (2017), “Greece – Economic forecast summary (June 2017)”, June
After a prolonged depression, the economy stabilised in 2016 and GDP is projected to grow by 1.1% in 2017 and 2.5% in 2018. The labour market is improving, supporting private consumption, and higher demand from abroad is boosting exports. Investment has started to recover from very low levels and should gather pace. The consumption tax increase in early 2017 and recent energy price increases will raise consumer price inflation, even though core inflation will remain moderate, as ample spare capacity persists.
Relevant Posts
- PWC, (2017), «From recession to anemic recovery-Investments in Greece», 1 June
- Monokroussos , Platon, (2017), «Greece: 2017 Economic Outlook», Eurobank, 1 March