The Great Recession The Balkans And The Euro

Author : Tahir Mahmutefendic
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781514461990

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The Great Recession, The Balkans and The Euro by Tahir Mahmutefendic Pdf

The recession, which started in the USA in autumn 2007, spread to the rest of the world in 2008 and 2009. The Balkan countries were hit hard by the recession. Closely tied to the European Union, they felt the full blow of the crisis in the Eurozone. In a narrow sense, this crisis was caused by weaknesses, contradictions, and inconsistencies of the EMU. In a wider sense, the common denominator of the Great Recession and the crisis in the Eurozone could be found in huge imbalances generated by market fundamentalism and the inability of the neoliberal concept of capitalism to achieve major socioeconomic goals.

Author : Anastasios Karasavvoglou,Persefoni Polychronidou
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2013-07-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319004945

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Economic Crisis in Europe and the Balkans by Anastasios Karasavvoglou,Persefoni Polychronidou Pdf

The economies of the European countries are still in recession, the development process is at a standstill, companies are facing financial difficulties, and the EU’s monetary policy is tight and focused on lowering inflation. The fiscal problems and high debt levels of the northern European countries are of great importance, and they are the consequences of both the European economy’s structural characteristics and the EU’s policies. The economic area of Eastern Europe, the Balkans and the Black Sea countries is also vital, due to its special economic characteristics. The effects of the economic crisis on this particular area are catalytic, while the prospects for recovery are doubtful. The present book deals with the key aspects of the economic crisis in Europe, especially focusing on southeast Europe and the Balkans. The consequences of the crisis in these countries are analyzed and suggestions for how to address the crisis are outlined.

Author : Konstantinos N. Zafeiris
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031530883

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Population Studies in the Western Balkans by Konstantinos N. Zafeiris Pdf

Author : Marietta Janowicz-Lomott,Krzysztof Łyskawa,Persefoni Polychronidou,Anastasios Karasavvoglou
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030399276

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Economic and Financial Challenges for Balkan and Eastern European Countries by Marietta Janowicz-Lomott,Krzysztof Łyskawa,Persefoni Polychronidou,Anastasios Karasavvoglou Pdf

This proceedings book presents selected papers from the 10th international conference on the "Economies of the Balkan and Eastern European Countries in the Changing World" (EBEEC), held in Warsaw, Poland, in May 2018. In addition to discussing the latest research, it includes papers adopting a wide variety of theoretical approaches and empirical methodologies and covering a number of key areas, such as international economics, economic growth, finance and banking, insurance, healthcare, agriculture, labor and energy markets, innovation, management and marketing. In addition, the authors discuss policy instruments and best practices for the region. This book appeals to scholars and students in fields of economics and finance as well as practitioners interested in the development of the region.

Author : Manuela Caiani,Benedetta Carlotti,Marko Lovec,Maria Wincławska,Faris Kočan,Adam Balcer
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2024-03-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781040002384

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European Narratives and Euroscepticism in the Western Balkans and the EU by Manuela Caiani,Benedetta Carlotti,Marko Lovec,Maria Wincławska,Faris Kočan,Adam Balcer Pdf

Moving from a social movement perspective, this timely volume examines narratives on Euroscepticism and frames on Europe from below, at the party and social movement levels. Revealing perspectives from both the Right and the Left, it unpacks the emergence, re-emergence and increase in critical ‘voices’ and opposition towards Europe. Based on extensive fieldwork in two candidate countries for accession to the EU and three member states, it offers insight from analysis of focus groups, interviews with Eurosceptic and pro-European political actors and ordinary citizens, together with frame analysis and scrutiny of archival material, electoral manifestoes and organisational documents. Revealing the development of Eurocritical frames, it demonstrates the differences and similarities in narratives used to address Europe and the conceptualisation of Euroscepticism. Key cases examined include the rise of illiberalism in post-transition Slovenia; complex Euroscepticism in Poland; the path from strong support to harsh opposition in Italy; indecision over membership in North Macedonia; anticipating the future while revisiting the past in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Offering guidelines for the direction of future research and policy, European Narratives and Euroscepticism in the Western Balkans and the EU is essential reading for scholars and students of political sociology, political science, European studies and international relations, as well as policy makers concerned with trajectories pro and against Europe and the European integration process.

Author : Fikret Causevic
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317569367

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Globalization, Southeastern Europe, and the World Economy by Fikret Causevic Pdf

This book explores the key economic issues facing Southeastern Europe and Bosnia and Herzegovina, within the context of the serious challenges that the global economy has faced in recent years. The book combines rigorous analysis of the issues faced by the region with a constructive approach to identifying solutions for a positive future trajectory. The book starts by exploring the economic challenges facing the world economy both before and during the global economic crisis. The second part of the volume focuses on south-eastern Europe, and especially on the Western Balkans, assessing the best ways of achieving a positive economic future for small open economies in the region. The final part of the volume examines the economic challenges in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The final section examines the economic challenges in Bosnia and Herzegovina, arguing that it is most useful to view the country within the context of the regional and global economies. The book will be extremely useful for scholars working on European Economics, transition economics, and the global economy and the financial crisis.

Author : Marco Zoppi
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2022-03-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030896287

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Futures of the Western Balkans by Marco Zoppi Pdf

This Brief provides a survey of key political, social, and economic issues affecting the Western Balkans region. Taking a two-pronged conceptual approach focusing on fragmentation and integration, the volume highlights commonalities and differences in a number of simultaneous dynamics currently characterizing the region: Europeanization and EU access, market integration, and migration and socio-demographic transformations. Stressing the interconnectedness of these issues, the volume synthesizes key questions for the future of the region, such as the relationship between socio-demographic trends and economic development, the effects of depopulation on further EU integration, and the economic and political repercussions of enhanced intra-regional trade. Explicitly interdisciplinary, this Brief will be useful for researchers and students specializing in the Balkans and Western Balkans, post-socialist countries, European affairs, enlargement, foreign policy, international relations, regional studies, economics, economic transition, and socio-demographics.

Author : Daniel Dăianu
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781527518414

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Emerging Europe and the Great Recession by Daniel Dăianu Pdf

This volume adds to the existing literature on the Great Recession and the variety of current troubles in the European Union by providing the views of someone who has been in the trenches at national and international levels and who has extensive policy and academic experience. Furthermore, it deals, inter alia, with issues of huge importance such as “North-South” and “East-West” cleavages in the EU, problems in the Eurozone, the diminishing resilience of systems, and the rise of a “New Protectionism”. The book voices concerns and dilemmas from the perspective of new EU Member States in a period of “radical uncertainty” and painful policy trade-offs. Its underlying paradigm is that markets are essential for entrepreneurship and economic dynamism, but that market failures and global finance can cause a lot of misery in society unless they are reined in. This volume will be of interest to all those looking for insights into the challenges that the EU, the Eurozone, and emerging European economies have faced during the past decade and on what may lie ahead. Its target audience is policy-making and business circles, academia, research outfits, and NGOs.

Author : International Monetary Fund. European Dept.
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781498356510

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Regional Economic Issues, April 2015, Europe by International Monetary Fund. European Dept. Pdf

This report analyses the main economic developments and achievements in the Western Balkan countries, and lays out the key macroeconomic policy challenges for the future.

Author : Pantelis Sklias,Persefoni Polychronidou,Anastasios Karasavvoglou,Victoria Pistikou,Nikolaos Apostolopoulos
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2022-09-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783031053511

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Business Development and Economic Governance in Southeastern Europe by Pantelis Sklias,Persefoni Polychronidou,Anastasios Karasavvoglou,Victoria Pistikou,Nikolaos Apostolopoulos Pdf

This book addresses contemporary and modern topics around business growth and economic development in Southeastern Europe. It covers a wide range of business issues focusing on the adoption of new technologies, finance of SMEs, place marketing, value co-creation, contribution to economic growth, and internationalization. Moverover, it sheds new light on the micro- and macroeconomic developments and monetary policy issues in the Eastern European and Balkan countries. This book is a useful tool for scholars in economics and finance interested in the further economic development of the Balkans and Eastern European countries as well as to professionals in the business, financial and insurance sectors.

Author : Francis Tapon
Publisher : SonicTrek, Inc.
Page : 738 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780976581222

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The Hidden Europe by Francis Tapon Pdf

For many Westerners, Eastern Europe is about as appealing as a deodorant-free French armpit. That didn't scare Francis Tapon because not only did he learn how to rough it by walking across America four times, but he is also half French, so he kind of smells too. Francis spent nearly 3 years travelling and backpacking in 25 Eastern European countries. It started with a 5-month trip in 2004. He returned in 2008 to spend 3 years exploring all the countries again. The Hidden Europe is Book Two of the WanderLearn Series.

Author : Ms.Yan Liu,Mr.Christoph B. Rosenberg
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781475546231

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Dealing with Private Debt Distress in the Wake of the European Financial Crisis A Review of the Economics and Legal Toolbox by Ms.Yan Liu,Mr.Christoph B. Rosenberg Pdf

The private non-financial sector in Europe is facing increased challenges in meeting its debt servicing obligation. In response, governments are revisiting legal tools and—in some cases—institutional arrangements to deal with over-indebtedness. For households, where the problem in some countries is large but no established best practice exists, reforms have generally sought to allow debtors a fresh start while minimizing moral hazard and preserving bank solvency and credit discipline. For the corporate sector, efforts have focused on facilitating debt restruturing (including through out of court mechanisms). Direct government intervention has been rare.

Author : Neven Andjelic
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-03
Category : Law
ISBN : 9783030910730

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Covid-19, State-Power and Society in Europe by Neven Andjelic Pdf

This book explores the current state of society in Europe in general and the regimes and societies of the Western Balkans in particular. The pandemic and near-universal lockdown have provided an ideal cut-off date for the collection of indices from reputable academic sources that cover the nature of these regimes, individual human freedoms, economic freedoms, the rule of law, human rights and media freedoms. The aggregated findings from the 20 individual indices provide comprehensive data to support original findings and the characterisation of societies in 45 European states. Admittedly, there are differences in the methodologies and samples among the indices consulted. Nonetheless, taken together they offer a solid basis for developing arguments concerning the diversity of regimes, governance and societies in Europe and drawing well-founded conclusions on the nature of society in various parts of Europe. Though the book’s main focus is on the Western Balkans, the region is put in a pan-European context. The issues of migration, minorities, global geopolitics, the crisis of liberal democracy – they all play into developments that are specific to the Western Balkans. The book answers the question of whether the pandemic has allowed local regimes to strengthen their power and exert greater control over society, making it possible to formulate arguments regarding the future of Europe and its integrative processes. In closing, the book investigates Western Balkan regimes’ reactions to the pandemic in the context of governance, society and state power, before addressing the question of whether the future of the Western Balkans lies in the “liberal club”, or whether local hybrid regimes will become even more influential in the near future.

Author : World Bank
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464809125

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Europe and Central Asia Economic Update, April 2016 by World Bank Pdf

The economies of Europe and Central Asia (ECA) are facing complex challenges. In the eastern part of the region the task of governments is to orchestrate a coordinated crisis response. The collapse of oil revenues and the associated decline in remittances triggered a chain reaction of shocks. Adjustment to these shocks requires a new monetary policy regime, resolution of serious fragilities in banking sectors, fiscal reforms that put government finances on a sustainable path, while guaranteeing fair burden sharing, and facilitation of job creation in sectors that compete internationally. In the western part of the region policy coordination within the European Union is being tested by the refugee crisis and a possible Brexit. Meanwhile the Chinese economy has slowed down and is in the process of fundamental transformation. Also these developments have major impacts on the ECA region. The report analyses all these challenges and points at the opportunities to become more competitive in global markets.

Author : Pompeo Della Posta,Leila Simona Talani
Publisher : Springer
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780230305007

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Europe and the Financial Crisis by Pompeo Della Posta,Leila Simona Talani Pdf

The global financial and economic crisis has brought about many effects that are still difficult to interpret univocally. This book studies the consequences of the crisis on Europe by examining the effects on the European institutional setup, governance and architecture and by studying in detail the different member countries.