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The OECD's Economic Survey of Bulgaria highlights the need for improved business productivity and fiscal policy to achieve resilient growth. While Bulgaria's income is converging with OECD economies, the productivity gap remains significant.

Key recommendations include lowering market entry barriers, enhancing the education system, and implementing fiscal consolidation to manage pressures from defense, green transition, and aging. The report also emphasizes the importance of combating informality and corruption to foster investment and competition.