Adrian Nikolov

Adrian Nikolov has been part of the IME team since 2017. Previously, he worked as a reporter at Economedia with a focus on international economic relations, especially in Eastern Europe. He has been a contributor to Infograph and EKIP. Within IME he worked on poverty and inequality, labour market, education and regional development.

He holds a Master’s degree in Comparative Political Science from the University of Tartu, Estonia and a Bachelor’s degree from Sofia University. His academic work focuses on the impact of economic development and dynamics on electoral outcomes and the credibility of governing parties.

Economy

Bulgarian Currency Board: Relic from Turbulent Past or Necessary Tool for Economic Stability?

BY Adrian Nikolov AND Visio Institut / June 26, 2018

This paper aims to explore the history, structure, and economic consequences of the currency board in Bulgaria, which was introduced as an emergency measure to combat the late-nineties economic crisis, though has stayed in place ever since.