This is a gravely worrisome trend, especially when discussing convergence. The productivity debate usually ends with prescriptions like "increase investments" and "implement structural reforms". Today, however, I hope that panelists will share their thoughts on the economic model of Central Europe in general. Have we reached the limit of what can be achieved without undergoing a fundamental transformation of how we do things?
Will automation and immigration provide the impetus for this region to grow and prosper? With all this in mind, I would like to move to the institutional side and its effects on convergence. Institutions undoubtedly play a significant role in determining countries' overall economic success.