Publications

This publication provides estimates of the costs to the MED11 countries of bringing their transport infrastructure to specified standards and of the macro-economic benefits of those investments. The f...chevron_right

The paper provides an empirical analysis of the early impact of the customs union between Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia and associated changes in imports schedule on the structure of Kazakhstan's imp...chevron_right

This paper addresses the fiscal and monetary crisis in Europe. It focuses on the origins of the crisis, policy remedies (including changes in the EU/EMU integration architecture) and risks to Eurozone...chevron_right

This paper focuses on the causes of existing strain in the European Monetary Union (EMU). It argues that there is a need for a thorough reform of the governance structure of the union in conjunction w...chevron_right

This paper investigates the evolution and determinants of manufactured exports and FDI in MED-11 countries over the period 1985-2009. The econometric analysis confirms the role of exchange rate deprec...chevron_right

This paper draws on the experience of emerging Europe and argues that foreign capital is an enviable development opportunity with tail risks. Financial integration and foreign savings supported growth...chevron_right

The global financial crisis included three distinct crises: the 2007-8 North Atlantic financial crisis, a 2008-9 global economic crisis and public finance crises which became increasingly focused on t...chevron_right

This paper analyzes two Sectoral Innovation Systems in the Polish context, presenting case studies of two industries (software and machine tool manufacturing), reviewing market, technological, and ins...chevron_right

The economic literature, CGE modeling exercises and the practical experience of “deep” trade integration suggest a substantial potential for the future EU-Ukraine Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agr...chevron_right

This study analyses the differences in growth performance and macroeconomic stability across Mediterranean countries, finding that Southern Mediterranean countries should benefit from closer ties with...chevron_right

This report addresses the economics of post war reconstruction programs (expeditionary economics). The report argues that expeditionary economics is an underdeveloped field which needs a more systemat...chevron_right

Given the US' fiscal situation in 2013, major program changes are likely for the Department of Defense (DoD). DoD’s efforts to adapt to smaller budgets will be further complicated by the Pentagon’s de...chevron_right

This publication reviews existing practices in relation to the measurement of the performance of courts and the management of criminal cases based on the concepts of efficiency, effectiveness, transpa...chevron_right

This publication analyzes the regulation of the right of defense in Bulgaria and explores the principle of equality of the parties in the pre-trial phase. For the purposes of the study the authors pre...chevron_right

This report assesses the scale and nature of organized crime in Bulgaria. It allows formulating political and operational priorities for countering organized crime. The convergence of white collar and...chevron_right