Publications

This paper focuses on EU foreign policy as a key to internal security and external stabilization. By looking at the EU's strategy on visa facilitation and readmission, it offers a systematic analysis ...chevron_right

This report evaluates the economic feasibility and implications of a free trade agreement between the EU and Armenia, as well as the potential for greater regional integration between Georgia, Armenia...chevron_right

This report examines the economic feasibility and possible impact of a free trade agreement (FTA) between the EU and Georgia. The paper offers an account of the status quo reporting on key features of...chevron_right

This paper examines the salience of the Finno-Ugric links in substantiating intra-EU cooperation among Finland, Estonia and Hungary. The focus is on investigating evidence of such cooperation in the E...chevron_right

This paper presents an analysis of the Polish economy in 2008. Specifically, it examines inflation and monetary policy. Additionally, it looks at fiscal developments, the labor market and foreign trad...chevron_right

This paper presents a comparative analysis of the diversified interests of CIS countries toward the EU. First, it gives an overview of CIS countries' policies and interests toward the EU and then an o...chevron_right

This brief looks at the international repercussions of the 2007 interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve Board. The author argues that these decisions by the Fed are being underestimated by most m...chevron_right

This paper presents an economic analysis of the Polish economy for the third quarter of 2007. It examines the economic developments and prospects in the context of the center right and pro-market PO (...chevron_right

This paper explores the notion that as the average age of the working individual goes up, the average level of productivity will go down, resulting in decreased competitiveness of European economies. ...chevron_right

This brief argues that in spite of the impressive economic growth recorded in the first decade of the 2000s, Ukraine is not considered a business-friendly country, not is the country able to provide b...chevron_right

Within the Copenhagen criteria, the EU established a twofold set of economic conditions to evaluate the economic readiness for membership of applicant countries. This brief analyzes the economic indic...chevron_right

This paper examines the macroeconomic performance of Poland in the second quarter of 2007. It focuses on the impact of the global credit crunch on the Polish economy. The authors look at economic grow...chevron_right

This paper analyzes the Ukrainian economy at the end of 2007 to determine the kind of reform program the Ukrainian government should consider. It suggests macroeconomic, social, structural and institu...chevron_right

This paper examines China's attempts to create a 'Harmonious Society' based on democracy, the rule of law and environmental protection. It reviews issues that could derail China's high economic growth...chevron_right

This brief looks at the health care systems in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and argues that despite positive changes, the sector is facing serious problems. These include lack of coordination, sys...chevron_right