Overview

This topical book addresses the challenge of economic convergence within Europe, beginning with a thorough review of the theory of growth and related empirical research. Historical and more recent economic developments within the present EU and current accession countries are discussed, along with the design for the process of further integration of accession countries into the EU and the Euro area. Moreover, the potential to achieve a sustainable catch-up process in Western Balkan countries, the Ukraine and Russia is explored, focusing on the task facing the EU in designing proper policies vis-a-vis these countries. The contributors' varied perspectives ensure that the theories and policies postulated are linked closely with the actual situation in accession countries and offer up to date insights.

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Author:   Gertrude Tumpel-Gugerell ,  Peter Mooslechner
Publisher:   Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Edition:   illustrated edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.860kg
ISBN:  

9781843762416

ISBN 10:   1843762412
Pages:   496
Publication Date:   27 March 2003
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Contents: Preface Introduction: Welcome Remarks from the 2001 Conference Part I: Introductory Session Part II: Past Convergence within the European Union Part III: Accession Countries: Achievements in Real Convergence Part IV: Accession Countries: How to Balance Real and Nominal Convergence? Challenges for Monetary and Exchange Rate Policy Part V: Does the Financial Sector Contribute to Real Growth? Part VI: Is There Somebody Left Out in the Cold? Prospects of CEE Countries Other Than Current Accession Countries Part VII: Policy Challenges within the (Enlarged) EU: How to Foster Economic Convergence Index

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`This book comprehensively addresses current trends in economic growth in Europe and emphasises theoretical perspectives. . . the book is topical, provides with better understanding of the issues, and will certainly attract, and is useful for academics, as well as students and practitioners of European issues, economists and economic geographers.' -- Nino Javakhishvili, Regions `. . . essential reading for analysts interested in the evolution of convergence trends in Europe and provides a fascinating insight into the enlargement venture.' -- Konstantinos A. Melachroinos, Progress in Human Geography `Set in the context of the launch of the euro and eastward enlargement of the EU, the ambitious scope of the book includes economic convergence with respect to theory, historical trends, recent national and regional disparities, factors such as monetary and exchange policy and the role of the financial sector, issues for accession and nonaccession countries and the role of policy. . . The editors have produced a readable, informative, and interesting book, which should promote better understanding of convergence in an enlarged EU and closer cooperation between regional and monetary policymakers and researchers.' -- John Bachtler, Journal of Regional Science

'This book comprehensively addresses current trends in economic growth in Europe and emphasises theoretical perspectives... the book is topical, provides with better understanding of the issues, and will certainly attract, and is useful for academics, as well as students and practitioners of European issues, economists and economic geographers.' -- Nino Javakhishvili, Regions '... essential reading for analysts interested in the evolution of convergence trends in Europe and provides a fascinating insight into the enlargement venture.' -- Konstantinos A. Melachroinos, Progress in Human Geography 'Set in the context of the launch of the euro and eastward enlargement of the EU, the ambitious scope of the book includes economic convergence with respect to theory, historical trends, recent national and regional disparities, factors such as monetary and exchange policy and the role of the financial sector, issues for accession and nonaccession countries and the role of policy... The editors have produced a readable, informative, and interesting book, which should promote better understanding of convergence in an enlarged EU and closer cooperation between regional and monetary policymakers and researchers.' -- John Bachtler, Journal of Regional Science

Author Information

Edited by Gertrude Tumpel-Gugerell, Austrian Institute of Economic Research and Peter Mooslechner, formerly Oesterreichische Nationalbank, Austria

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