Structural Challenges for Europe (Hardcover, illustrated edition)

Recalling the Lisbon strategy defining structural reform in the EU, and stressing the need to integrate the acceding countries in the reform process, this book argues that meeting the ambitious challenges set is not impossible. It scrutinises both reforms already undertaken and those yet to be tackled. The main thrust of the book is that the sharing of mutual experiences is important for generating an acceptable policy mix, both at EU and national levels. The contributors highlight key financial issues, including the role of FDI and of foreign banks in the still 'under-banked' acceding countries, the re-launch of social security systems and the fiscal challenges of financing the catch-up process. They also examine the ongoing EU debate surrounding the application of the Stability and Growth Pact in Central and Eastern European Countries (CEECs) and go on to explore the contrasting evidence that some CEECs have shown more extensive privatisation efforts than some EU countries. Linking general theory and empirical research with practical evidence from EU and acceding countries, this accessible volume will be invaluable to a wide-ranging readership, encompassing economists and specialists - whether academic or professional - in the fields of CEECs and European integration and enlargement, as well as governments, banks and international organisations.

General

Imprint:	Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2003
Editors:	Gertrude Tumpel-Gugerell • Peter Mooslechner
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	512
Edition:	illustrated edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-84376-474-8
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > International economics > International finance Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > International institutions > EU & European institutions
LSN:	1-84376-474-1
Barcode:	9781843764748

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