This book examines, theoretically and empirically, the key aspects and differences of economic growth. It provides a comprehensive investigation of the numerous features of development in transition countries, covering the last two decades, from the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 to the current financial crisis. INDICE: Foreword; J.Holscher - Reflections on Progress in the Transition; B.Schmögnerova - Introduction; E.Marelli M.Signorelli - Economic Growth and Structural Features of Transition: Theoretical Framework and General Overview; E.Marelli& M.Signorelli - PART I: ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT - Governance,Institutions and Growth: Empirical Lessons from the Post-Communist Transition; C.J.Gerry, J.Lee T.M.Mickiewicz - Human Capital and Social Capital as Interacting Factors of Economic Development; A.Kaasa E.Parts - Productivity, Employment and Human Capital in Eastern and Western EU countries; E.Marelli& M.Signorelli - Trade-off between Productivity and Employment in Transition Countries: An International Comparison; M.T.Choudhry B.Ark - PART II: STRUCTURAL CHANGE AND REGIONAL PERFORMANCE - Sectoral Structure and Productivity in the EU: New Member States' Adjustment to Structural Transformation; T.Paas, J.Sepp&N.J.Scannell - The Emerging Economic Geography Setting in New EU Member States: A Comparative Account of Regional Industrial Performance and Adjustment; D.Kallioras, G.Petrakos& M.Tsiapa - Is European Trade Integration Completed? Perspectivesfor CEE Countries; F.Festoc-Louis N.Roudaut - PART III: INCOME INEQUALITY ANDLABOUR MARKET EVOLUTION - Is Kuznets Hypothesis Valid for Transitional Countries?; O.Demidova - Perceived Job Security in Transition Countries:A Comparative Perspective; M.Facchinetti F.Origo - Unemployment Convergence in Transition;J.Tyrowicz& P.Wojcik - Structural Change and Regional Labour Market Imbalances in Transition; F.E.Caroleo F.Pastore - Youth Unemployment in Transition Countries and Regions; C.Perugini M.Signorelli - Biografical Notes -
- ISBN: 978-0-230-23570-0
- Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 336
- Fecha Publicación: 20/01/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés