Publications

This paper discusses the developments and management of fiscal rules in the EU and their implications for New Member States (NMS). It contends that the loosening of the Stability and Growth Pact (SGP)...chevron_right

This paper explores the recovery nature of economic growth in post-Socialist economies. It describes their being secured by a system of market institutions that allow the reorganization of economic re...chevron_right

This paper analyzes the fiscal challenges faced by states joining the EU, focusing on eight transition economies of Central Europe and the Baltic region. It discusses the fiscal situation of incoming ...chevron_right

This paper explores the process and prospects of economic integration in Eurasia. It mentions geopolitical considerations, but focuses on exploring the economic dimensions and significance of the inte...chevron_right

This paper offers a politico-economic perspective of the link between EU enlargement and integration. It reviews the task allocation principles, concluding that further enlargement and economic integr...chevron_right

The paper examines the nature of oligarchs and the reasons for their emergence in Russia and Ukraine following the decline of communism. It contrasts similarities between emerging oligarchy systems wi...chevron_right

This paper describes changes in structural indicators relevant to the EU and the Lisbon strategy. It reviews indicators of labor market policies and performance to show that structural policies have m...chevron_right

This paper describes the framework for the EU's relationship with its neighbors and investigates the regional economic impact of the European Neighborhood Policy (ENP). It explores whether the ENP is ...chevron_right

This paper summarizes the results of a research project concerning strategies for joining the European Monetary Union (EMU). It offers policy recommendations for incoming member states to manage their...chevron_right

This report reviews the reform process in Poland from 1989-2001. It reconstructs the sequence of reforms, assesses their relative successes, and highlights the stagnation of the reform process at by t...chevron_right

This report contains perspectives on implementing the EU's Lisbon Treaty, designed to increase the growth and modernize Europe while caring for sustainable development and social cohesion. It pres...chevron_right

This paper explores the impact of government policies promoting competitiveness in Poland's manufacturing sector. It provides different measures of competitiveness and assesses the competitiveness of ...chevron_right

This paper explores sources of inflation in Ukraine, featuring several papers on that topic. It addresses core issues of Ukraine's monetary policy, including price changes, inflation indicators and th...chevron_right

This paper details a study of firm-level competitiveness in Poland. It provides an overview of the four industries of food and beverage, pharmaceutical, auto, electronics and the role foreign direct i...chevron_right

This paper reviews monetary policy options that are seemingly viable for adopting the euro by the incoming member states of the EU. It contends that autonomous, direct inflation targeting is sub-optim...chevron_right