Overview

A discussion of the transition process in Eastern Europe on a microeconomic level, covering ideological, institutional, socio-political and financial problems resulting from the process. It offers insights into complex issues - dispersion of foreign direct investment and supply-chain development. Special attention is paid to the roles of corporate governance, technological integration, the role of environmental and regional policies and the reform of the banking system.

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Author:   Soumitra Sharma
Publisher:   Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Weight:   0.562kg
ISBN:  

9781858985763

ISBN 10:   1858985765
Pages:   232
Publication Date:   11 September 1997
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Contents: Introduction (B. Donnorummo) 1. Major Issues in Restructuring and Transition in Eastern Europe (S. Sharma) 2. Industrial Restructuring and Supply Chain Development in Eastern Europe (M. Bateman) 3. Corporate Governance and Decision Making: A Case Study (P. Sikavica) 4. Entrepreneurship in the Turbulent Environment of Eastern Europe (M. A. Marinov) 5. Efficiency Under Restructuring from a Microeconomic Perspective (V. Benacek, D. Shemetilo and A. Petrov) 6. Public Investment Expenditure and Regional Development in Transitional Economies (A. Bogunovic) 7. Policies for Control of Air Pollution in Central and Eastern Europe (J. Steedman) 8. Regional Dispersion of Foreign Direct Investment in Eastern Europe (I. Druzic) 9. Technological Integration and Global Marginalization of Central and East European Economies: The Role of FDI and Alliances (S. Radosevic and D. Dyker) 10. Financial Fragility in the Banking System of Transitional Economies in Eastern Europe (J. Toporowski) 11. The Transformation and Demise of Self-managed Firms in Croatia, Macedonia FRY and Slovenia (W. Bartlett) 12. Restructuring of the Banks in Albania (S. Cani) 13. Company Restructuring and Business Analysis (J. Tintor) 14. Banking Sector Reforms in Croatia: Problems and Prospects (M. Skreb) Index

Reviews

'... very readable ... It gives a deep account of recent economic facts taking place in the Balkan area and the complexity surrounding the microeconomic choices of domestic and foreign entrepreneurs... experts in this field or research will find in this book interesting points of analysis and conclusions worthy of investigation for future empirical research... the book will prove invaluable to stimulate a debate and empirical research about many themes concerning the microeconomics of transition countries.' -- Bruno S. Sergi, Journal of Transnational Management Development '... there are some interesting parts of the book, notably the chapter by Bartlett on employee-owned firms.' -- Mike Wright, The Economic Journal

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Edited by Soumitra Sharma, Professor of Economics and Associate Dean, Economics Faculty, University of Zagreb, Croatia

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