Vache Gabrielyan - Is the Growth Model Running Out of Steam? | Ep 596, Oct 25, 2026

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In this episode of Conversations on Groong, we speak with Dr. Vache Gabrielyan about Armenia’s 2026 economic performance and fiscal challenges. We discuss structural imbalances in the economy, banking sector stability, government budget execution failures, rising public debt, and competing priorities for defense spending and economic development heading into 2027.

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Topics:

  • Armenia’s 2026 economic performance and structural imbalances
  • Construction boom and housing market risks
  • Consumer credit growth and weak industrial productivity
  • Systemic failures in government budget execution
  • Armenia’s 2027 budget priorities and fiscal risks
  • Rising public debt and debt servicing costs
  • Defense spending and competing budget priorities
  • High-tech investments, AI, and economic sustainability

Episode 596 | Recorded: October 23, 2026

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