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Rafal Benecki
Chief Economist, Poland

Rafal Benecki is a Chief Economist at ING in Poland, joining in 2005. Prior to this, he was the head of the Economic Analysis Bureau at Millennium Bank in Warsaw. He has an MSc in Financial Economics from Queen Mary University of London. 

Rafal Benecki

Latest reports from Rafal

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Directional Economics CEEMEA: Why beating the middle-income trap isn’t enough
Directional Economics CEEMEA: Why beating the middle-income trap isn’t enough
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ING Monthly: Central bankers left holding the baby
ING Monthly: Central bankers left holding the baby
Report Poland
Investment in Poland through the eyes of business
Investment in Poland through the eyes of business

Latest opinions

Poland: London trip notes
Opinion

By Rafal Benecki

Poland: London trip notes

Our meetings indicate a large underweight in Polish government bonds amid limited supply. There is also great pessimism about global growth
Poland: Sound economy, harsh politics
Opinion

By Rafal Benecki

Poland: Sound economy, harsh politics

The Polish political agenda is controversial, but this shouldn't overshadow the two standout positives of 2017

Latest podcasts

Listen: CEE's quest for core EU convergence
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Listen: Navigating a CEE of opportunities - and challenges
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Poland
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Poland
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Poland
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EMEA FX Talking: CEE in harm’s way
Poland
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Poland
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Why Poland’s external position is beginning to deteriorate
Poland
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Poland’s central bank governor takes a somewhat dovish tone
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