COUNTRY ANALYSIS
Create a macroeconomic profile about a national economy of your choice! Write a
report/essay that summarizes the main points/conclusions of your analysis.
You are advised to address some of the following issues:
• Country profile: geography, population, culture, politics, international rankings
• Economic overview: history, development, current issues, indicators, forecasts
• Economic activity: main sectors & industries, flagships, energy-mix, employment
• Investments: physical capital, infrastructure, education, health, foreign investments
• Trade: globalization & economic integration, trade partners, main exports & imports
• Policy: goals, monetary & fiscal policy, tax regimes, social services, trade policy
• Money & Banking: currency & exchange rate, inflation, stock market, public debt
• Institutions: government, rule of law, market regulations, efficiency, transparency
• Environment: hot topics, standards, emission, policy, global warming & climate change
• Sustainability: natural resources, economic growth, renewable energy, transportation
• Society: human rights, income & wealth inequality, crime & safety, black markets
• SWOT analysis: strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats
Try to answer the following questions:
• What are the most important economic issues/problems in the selected country?
• What are the most important sectors and economic activities?
• What are the main goals of economic policy? (+ evaluation, proposals)
• What are the most important social issues? (+ evaluation of the economic impact)
• How is the country affected by globalization and economic integration?
• How is the country affected by the recent coronavirus epidemic?
• What is your forecast for the next 3–5 years?
