Podcast: Estonia’s economy – turning point or tipping point?

05.05.2025
Podcast: Estonia’s economy – turning point or tipping point?. 05.05.2025. How can Estonia reignite growth after years of economic shocks? Should the government shake off its inertia – or dig deeper for vision? And can entrepreneurs do more than merely advise from the sidelines? These are just some of the questions tackled in “Majandusmikker”, the TalTech podcast, where economist Karsten Staehr and Trialoog editor Silver Tambur dissect the country’s economic crossroads. From tax reform to state borrowing, from smart investment choices to the Nordic race for green energy – Denmark’s wind power success included – no stone is left unturned. The conversation is in English.
TalTech professor Karsten Staehr and Trialoog editor-in-chief Silver Tambur discuss the future of Estonia’s economy, the government’s investment choices and tax policy. Photo by Kaupo Kalda.

TalTech professor Karsten Staehr and Trialoog editor-in-chief Silver Tambur discuss the future of Estonia’s economy, the government’s investment choices and tax policy. Photo by Kaupo Kalda.

Is Estonia on the road to recovery – or drifting deeper into economic trouble? In the latest episode of "Majandusmikker", a podcast by TalTech’s School of Business and Governance, economist Karsten Staehr and Trialoog editor Silver Tambur weigh the country’s prospects.

How can Estonia reignite growth after years of economic shocks? Should the government shake off its inertia – or dig deeper for vision? And can entrepreneurs do more than merely advise from the sidelines?

These are just some of the questions tackled in “Majandusmikker”, the TalTech podcast, where economist Karsten Staehr and Trialoog editor Silver Tambur dissect the country’s economic crossroads.

From tax reform to state borrowing, from smart investment choices to the Nordic race for green energy – Denmark’s wind power success included – no stone is left unturned.

The conversation is in English.