Investment Immigration to Latvia follows Latvian economic news: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts Latvia's economic growth for 2014 to be between 2.5% and 3%. In October, the IMF had projected this growth rate at 2.7%. The IMF representative in Latvia, Zuzana Murgasova, noted that compared to Latvia's 4% economic growth last year, she commended the Latvian government's efforts in improving employment rates, increasing the minimum wage, and reducing social inequality. The IMF expressed satisfaction with Latvia's 2015 draft budget, considering it in line with fiscal discipline requirements. Murgasova also stated that attracting investment and private sector financing is crucial for Latvia's economic growth.
