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Tatiana Bukina, Head of the Department of Economics and Finance at HSE University – Perm, gave an interview to the publication "Novy Kompanion". In the material, she revealed the reasons for the staff shortage, discussed the prospects for solving this problem, and addressed the interaction between the labor market and artificial intelligence. Read more in the publication "Novy Kompanion".

In 2023, the Ministry of Finance of Perm Krai proposed an initiative to issue bonds. Tatiana Bukina, Head of the Department of Economics and Finance, explained this financial instrument in detail in an interview with RBC Perm. "I assess the bond issuance positively, as it introduces a new financial instrument. On the one hand, it allows for the diversification of a financial portfolio, meaning the public can use different tools to preserve and grow their finances. On the other hand, this instrument is attractive to the public because the minimum purchase amount today is around 10,000 rubles."

At the end of 2023, inflation reached 7.2%, exceeding the forecast level. This year, inflation is expected to slow to 4–5%. Tatiana Bukina, Head of the Department of Economics and Finance at HSE University in Perm, assessed this forecast and explained the reasons for the growth of cost inflation. Read more in the material by "Novy Kompanion".

This summer, parts of Perm Krai approached desert-like conditions in terms of soil moisture levels. This was previously reported by the Forest Fire Center. Now, as the harvest season begins, journalists from 59.ru have inquired with the Ministry of Agro-Industrial Complex of Perm Krai about the projected harvest levels this year. They also asked Tatiana Bukina, Head of the Department of Economics and Finance at HSE University — Perm, whether this will affect food prices in our stores.

According to the results of January–May 2023, enterprises in Perm Krai achieved a positive net financial result totaling 120.7 billion rubles, which is 58.3% lower than the corresponding period of the previous year. This data is provided by the Permstat statistics service. In an interview with RBC-Perm, Tatiana Bukina, Head of the Department of Economics and Finance at HSE University – Perm, explained the reasons behind this decline in indicators.

Experts believe that monetary policy will be tightened and the key rate will be raised at the upcoming Central Bank meeting. Elena Zueva, Associate Professor of the Department of Economics and Finance, links this to an attempt to avoid excessive inflation growth. Read more about the reasons for and forecasts of the rate hike in the material by RBC-Perm.

In Perm Krai, a decrease in prices for vegetables and other food products is being observed. In a new episode of the program "Vecherniy Vestnik," Tatiana Bukina, Head of the Department of Economics and Finance, explains the reasons why deflationary processes can harm the economy.

The Bank of Russia has kept the key rate at 7.5%. Tatiana Bukina, Head of the Department of Economics and Finance, explains the main reasons in an article for RBC Perm. "Inflation is currently slightly below the target level set by the Central Bank. Since the key rate affects inflation, and it is low, the Central Bank decided to keep the rate unchanged."