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The publication presents a country report and forecast for Poland from 2015 to 2019, including the possibility that the Civil Platform political party will stay in authority until the scheduled parliamentary election in 2015, the growth of real gross domestic product (GDP), and the lowered inflation forecast for 2015.

A report on the economic and political condition of Mexico as of December 2013 is presented. It provides an outlook for the country's political stability, election, international relations, fiscal policy, monetary policy, economic growth and inflation for 2014-2018. Also offered are the forecast updates and analysis for the country's politics and economy.

The article offers information on the economic and political condition of Libya as of December 2013 and provides forecast from 2014 to 2018. Among the key indicators that were included in the forecast are political stability, fiscal policy, and economic growth. Information regarding the policy trends, international relations, and inflation rate in the country is presented.

The article presents a country report on South Korea for December 2013. It provides an outlook on its political stability, monetary policy and economic growth from 2014 to 2018. It notes an expected consumer price inflation of 2% particularly in petroleum products while the value of its currency is maintained by the country's current-account surpluses and ample trade.

This publication provides an economic and political outlook for Bulgaria for 2014-2018. Topics include the country's political stability, international relations, policy trends, fiscal and monetary policies, economic growth, inflation and exchange rates. Also provided are data and charts on Bulgaria's annual, quarterly and monthly economic indicators and trends.

The report on the economic and political conditions of Argentina as of November 2013 is presented. It provides an outlook on the country's economic and politics for 2014-2018 including political stability, policy trends, economic growth, election watch, exchange rates, monetary policy, economic growth and inflation. Graphical representations of these sectors are also included.

The article forecasts the political, economic and social conditions in Estonia from 2014 to 2018. Topics covered include the weakening of center-right political parties, debt crisis faced by the country and gross domestic product (GDP) growth of the country. Also discussed are the liberalization in electricity prices, inflation rate and increase in energy costs in Estonia.

The report provides an outlook for political and economic conditions in Switzerland from 2014 to 2018. The Economist Intelligence Unit expects the 2011 election to improve political stability. Key issues facing the government include international pressure on the Swiss banking and tax systems and maintaining solid public finances. Forecasts for the performance of the country's economic indicators are also given, including gross domestic product (GDP), exchange rates and inflation.

The article offers information on the economic and political condition of Belgium as of November 2013 and provides forecast from 2014 to 2018. Among the key indicators that were included in the forecast are political stability, international relations, and inflation. Information regarding the country's population, main urban areas, and public holidays is also presented.

The report provides an outlook for political and economic conditions in Croatia from 2014 to 2018. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, the government will remain stable. An overview of changes to the country's fiscal and monetary policies during the period is given. In addition, the report presents forecasts for the country's economic indicators, including gross domestic product (GDP), exchange rates and inflation.

The article offers information on the economic and political condition of Malaysia as of November 2013 and provides forecast from 2014 to 2018. Among the key indicators that were included in the forecast are political stability, monetary policy, and inflation. Information regarding the country's population, the main towns, and currency is also presented.

The report presents an outlook for political and economic conditions in Romania from 2014 to 2018. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, the government will have a strong position to pursue its economic policy agenda. Forecasts for the performance of the country's economic indicators are given, including gross domestic product (GDP), exchange rates and inflation. Also mentioned is a survey of foreign direct investment (FDI) published by the National Bank of Romania (NBR).

The article offers information on the economic and political condition of South Korea as of November 2013 and provides forecast from 2014 to 2018. Among the key indicators that were included in the forecast are political stability, international relations, and inflation. Information regarding the country's population, the climate, and languages is also presented.

The article offers information on the political and economic conditions in Nigeria as of October 2013, and includes forecast in 2014-2018. The Islamist militancy in north of the country and the split in the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP) are the main threats to political stability. It notes that the high demand for imports and strong government expenditure will keep the inflation high at about 10% and the growth of real gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to average less than 7%.

The report presents an outlook of the economic and political sectors in Austria from 2014-2018. It provides an overview of the country's fiscal policy, political stability, policy trends, monetary policy, inflation, economic growth, exchange rates, international relations, and political structure. Graphical representations of these sectors are also presented.

The report presents an outlook of the economic and political sectors in Norway from 2014-2018. It provides an overview of the country's fiscal policy, political stability, policy trends, monetary policy, inflation, economic growth, exchange rates, international relations, and political structure. Graphical representations of these sectors are also presented.

The article offers information on economic structure and political outlook in Puerto Rico as of the fourth quarter of 2013. It states that the economy in the commonwealth is expected to stay in recession, and inflation was held by low domestic demand. It mentions that Governor Alejandro García Padilla will gain from the Partido Popular Democrático's control of U.S. Congress.

The article presents a country risk report on Thailand including forecast highlights for 2014-18. An eventual passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej will be highly destabilising as deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra remains a divisive influence. Its real gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to accelerate to 4.7% in 2014 while consumer-price inflation will accelerate 2.7% in 2014 and 4.4% in 2015-18. It forecast the return of current account to surplus in 2014.

The article offers an economic outlook for Romania as of October 2013. It states that the European Commission (EC) is continuing to supervise the progress of Romania under the verification and cooperation mechanisms, with the burden on the government to heighten its efforts to change the judiciary and address corruption. It mentions that the National Bank of Romania (NBR) run an inflation-targeting organization with an objective of 2.5 percent for the year 2013 and 2014.

The article offers economic and political outlook for South Korea as of October 2013. It states that South Korean president Park Geun-hye will keep her position as position as well as pursue a broadly pro-business policy until her term ends in 2017. It says that the real gross domestic product (GDP) growth will increase to 3.5% in 2014. Moreover, the consumer price inflation will increase to an average of 2.3% in 2014.

This report presents an outlook for political and economic conditions in Iran from 2013 to 2017. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, President Hassan Rowhani will have a constructive relationship with the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Changes to the country's fiscal and monetary policies amid economic sanctions are projected. The firm expects the economy to grow in fiscal tear 2013/2014 as high inflation affects private consumption.

The report presents an outlook for political and economic conditions in Bulgaria from 2013 to 2017. The country's political stability is expected to remain under strain after the formation of a ruling coalition. The Economist Intelligence Unit predicts policy changes which aim at increasing employment and enhancing economic growth. Also provided are forecasts for Bulgaria's other economic indicators, including gross domestic product (GDP), inflation and exchange rates.

The article presents the political and economic forecasting for Russia during 2013-2017. It discusses the political stability, international relations and monetary policy. It predicts that the position of President Vladimir Putin is stable despite his declining popularity among the people. It states that consumer price inflation of Russia declined to 6.5 percent in July 2013 whereas its monthly inflation increased to 0.8 percent. Various graphs depicting the economic conditions are presented.

The article presents the economic and political outlook for Finland from 2013 to 2017. It notes that Finland will be a more difficult partner in the euro zone than before the 2011 election due to electoral gains of a Eurosceptic party, The Finns. The 6-party coalition formed in June 2011 presents a wider spectrum of opinion that can make it unstable although it is forecast that it will serve its 4-year term. Inflation is forecast to moderate to 2.2% in 2013.

The article discusses various aspects associated with Netherlands including its political stability, international relations and monetary policy. It states that consumer price inflation of Netherlands increased by 3.1 percent in July 2013. It further presents various graphs depicting the economic indicators of country.

The article presents the political and economic outlook for Hong Kong, China, during 2013-17. It is noted that the process of democratisation in the territory is likely to increase political tensions. Several charts depicting exchange rate, consumer price inflation and foreign trade are also presented. It is mentioned that social equality is the most important political agenda. The country is predicted to witness an average gross domestic product (GDP) expansion of 3.1% during 2014-17.

The report offers an outlook for political and economic conditions in Slovakia from 2013 to 2017. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, the ruling Direction-Social Democracy (Smer-SD) will remain in government until the 2016 general election. The budget deficit is expected to drop despite fiscal consolidation. Also provided are forecasts for the country's economic indicators, including gross domestic product (GDP), domestic demand and inflation.

The article presents social, economic and political outlook of Belgium for 2013-17. It is informed that coalition government is expected to remain in power until the end of its term and political stability during and after the election would be affected by tension between the two linguistic communities. It also presents charts depicting various economic indicators including exchange rate, trade balance and inflation.

The article discusses various aspects associated with Italy including its political stability, international relations and monetary policy. It states that consumer price inflation of Italy declined by 1.3 percent in the second quarter of 2013 whereas it is estimated to decline by one percent in 2014. It further presents various graphs depicting the economic indicators of country.

The article discusses various aspects associated with Great Britain including its political stability, international relations and monetary policy. It states that consumer price inflation of Great Britain declined to 2.8 percent in July 2013. It further presents various graphs depicting the economic indicators of country.

The report offers an outlook for political and economic conditions in Chile from 2013 to 2017. Michelle Bachelet of the opposition Nueva Mayoria coalition is projected to win in the 2013 presidential election. The Economist Intelligence Unit expects monetary policies of the Banco Central de Chile to limit price pressures and to keep inflation within the target range. Forecasts for the country's other economic indicators, including gross domestic product (GDP) and exports, are also presented.

The report presents an outlook for political and economic conditions in Canada from 2013 to 2017. The Conservatives will provide a stable political environment. The Bank of Canada is expected to delay further monetary tightening. In addition, the firm forecasts the performance of the country's economic indicators, including gross domestic product (GDP), inflation and exchange rates.

The article presents a country risk report for Croatia for 2013-17 including forecast highlights as of August 19, 2013. Croatia became Europe Union's 28th member after joining the block on July 1, 2013. Croatia's next general election will be on February 2016 and if growth remains elusive, it cites the possibility for voters to switch allegiance back to the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) which suffered 2 election defeats since 1991. Consumer price inflation grew 2.3% year-on-year in July 2013.

The article discusses the economic forecasting of the U.S. It mentions the outlook for 2013-2017 in the U.S., including international trends, political stability, and fiscal policy and also presents table depicting gross domestic product (GDP) growth, consumer price inflation and federal government finance of the U.S.

The report provides an outlook for political and economic conditions in Yemen from 2013 to 2017. Transitional President Abdel-Rabbuh Mansour Hadi is recognized for being effective in imposing his authority. The Economist Intelligence expects the government to prioritize stability over austerity and to reduce subsidies in the short term. Also given are forecasts for the performance of the country's economic indicators, including gross domestic product (GDP), inflation and exchange rates.

The article discusses various aspects associated with Turkey including its political stability, international relations and monetary policy. It states that consumer price inflation of Turkey is expected to increase by five percent in July 2013. It further presents various graphs depicting the economic indicators of country.

This report provides an outlook for political and economic conditions in Iraq from 2013 to 2017. The political situation in the country is expected to remain unstable because of insurgency. The Economist Intelligence Unit predicts current expenditures to remain high and the budget to average close to balance over the forecast period. The firm also presents forecasts for the performance of the country's economic indicators, including gross domestic product (GDP), inflation and exchange rates.

The article presents forecasts for the economic growth, the inflation and the political stability in Iran for 2013-2017. Economic hardship will increase the risk of social unrest. The gross domestic product growth will contract by 2.1 percent in 2013/14. It also informs that inflation has accelerated in 2013 and was up by nearly 42 percent year on year in May 2013.

The article provides an outlook for the economic and political condition in Argentina for 2013-2017. It forecasts the country's political stability, international relations, and economic growth. It presents basic data as well as its political structure including form of state, national elections, and main political parties. Several charts are also offered depicting the country's economic indicators from 2008-2014 which include foreign trade, exchange rates, and consumer price inflation.

The article presents forecasts for the economic growth, the inflation and the political stability in Pakistan for 2013-2017. The Pakistan Muslim League party won the parliamentary election held in May 2013. Gross domestic product is expected to grow by 3.6 percent a year in 2013-2014. Inflation is expected to average 7.5 percent a year in 2014-17.

The article presents forecasts for the economic growth, the inflation and the political stability in North Korea for 2013-2017. The level of public support for the government of Kim Jong-un, supreme leader of North Korea, will remain difficult to be measured. Gross domestic product fell by 0.1 percent in 2011 following a contraction of 0.5 percent in 2010. The prices of rice have fallen by around 80 percent since the beginning of 2013.

This report offers an outlook for political and economic conditions in Egypt from 2013 to 2017. The Economist Intelligence Unit projects political uncertainty to remain high as President Adly Mansour struggles to oversee the transition. The government is expected to seek economic growth and an increase in employment. Forecasts for the performance of the country's other economic indicators are also presented in this report, including gross domestic product (GDP), inflation and exchange rates.

The article presents political and economic forecasting of Libya for 2013 to 2017. It discusses various aspects associated with Libya including its political stability, international relations and monetary policy. It further states that consumer price inflation of Libya increased by 2.2 percent in the first quarter of 2013. It further presents various graphs depicting the economic indicators of country.

The article provides an outlook for the economic and political condition in Norway for 2013-2017. It forecasts the country's political stability, international relations, and economic growth. It presents basic data as well as Norway's political structure including its form of state, national elections, and main political parties. Several charts are also offered depicting the country's economic indicators from 2008-2014 which include trade balance, exchange rates, and consumer price inflation.

The report presents an outlook for political and economic conditions in Poland from 2013 to 2017. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit Ltd., the coalition government will stay in office until 2015. The general government deficit is expected to increase during the period. In addition, the firm forecasts the performance of the country's economic indicators, including gross domestic product (GDP), inflation and exchange rates.

The article presents the economic and political outlook for Chile for 2013-2017. It notes that the presidential race for the November 2013 election will be more closely fought with the entry of right-wing coalition Alianza's Evelyn Matthei. Banco Central de Chile will keep the annual inflation within its target range of 2-4% but the peso will weaken in real terms which is seen to help slow the pace of consumption and import growth in 2014.

This report gives an outlook for political and economic conditions in the Czech Republic from 2013 to 2017. A centre-left government will be returned, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit. The budget deficit is projected to drop during the forecast period. The report also presents forecasts for the performance of the country's economic indicators, including gross domestic product (GDP), inflation and exchange rates.

The article provides an outlook for the economic and political condition in Kuwait for 2013-2017. It forecasts the country's political stability, international relations, and economic growth. It presents basic data as well as Kuwait's political structure including its head of state, national elections, and political groupings. Several charts are also offered depicting the country's economic indicators from 2008-2014 which include foreign trade, exchange rates, and consumer price inflation.

The report presents an outlook for political and economic conditions in Venezuela from 2013 to 2017. The Economist Intelligence Unit warns about serious risks to political stability. Changes in the country's fiscal and monetary policies are assessed. The firm also forecasts the performance of the country's economic indicators, including gross domestic product (GDP), inflation and exchange rates.

The article reports on the economic forecasts of Thailand. It mentions the political stability of Thailand where the country's Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has maintained an impressive degree of stability after a victory in the July 2011 general election. It also presents several diagrams and tables related to Thailand's economic conditions which include gross domestic product, central government finance and consumer price inflation.