The course describes the data production and release processes, examines the longer-run and cyclical movements in the series, discusses the use of primary data series - in preparing economic forecast and monetary policy decisions - and focuses on their alteration due to the COVID-19 pandemic shocks.
The discussion will cover some typical indicators relating to the economic outlook (e.g., industrial production, inflation, money and credit), labour market conditions (such as, employment and wage developments), as well as trade and balance of payments statistics.
