THe Estonian Institute of Economic Research (EKI) was established as an institute of the Estonian government in 1934. The primary aim of EKI is, through its research, to further develop the Estonian economy. EKI gathers socio-economic data, processes and analyses it in a manner which allows inferences to be drawn and macro as well as micro-economic decisions made. Specific objectives of EKI are to:
- analyse and objectively evaluate all aspects relating to Estonia’s economic situation
- monitor economic conditions throughout the world (particularly the Baltic States) and analyse this in term’s of Estonia’s economic situation
- continuously collect and process economic information in a consistent manner
- undertake specific research of prevailing economic problems in an effort to resolve them
- provide the government and entrepreneurs with economic data which will enable them to make optimal socio-economic decisions