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Globalisation and development: new evidence from Central and Eastern Europe
- Source :
- Comparative Economic Studies. Winter 2002, Vol. 44 Issue 4, p119, 18 p.
- Publication Year :
- 2002
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Abstract
- To various degrees, Central and Eastern European countries increased their participation to the world economy over the last ten years. In particular, they accepted the challenge of trade openness and attracted significant foreign direct investment. This paper assesses the impact of these major changes on output growth in this region. Results of a panel data analysis suggest that increased EU integration and openness as well as reduced import duties were favourable to development. There is also evidence that increased FDI inflows may be associated with better output performances. Keywords: Transition, Openness, FDI, Development, Panel data JEL Classification Index: F15,052<br />1. Introduction During the first ten years of transition from plan to market, Central and Eastern European countries (CEEC) implemented comprehensive reform programs and achieved essential economic transformations. (1) The [...]
- Subjects :
- Eastern Europe -- Economic aspects
Central Europe -- Economic aspects
Foreign investments -- Political aspects -- Economic aspects
Free trade -- Political aspects -- Criticism and interpretation -- Economic aspects
Economic development -- International aspects -- Criticism and interpretation -- Eastern Europe
Globalization -- Economic aspects -- Criticism and interpretation -- Political aspects
Business, general
Business
Economics
Criticism and interpretation
Economic aspects
International aspects
Political aspects
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08887233
- Volume :
- 44
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- Comparative Economic Studies
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.96307000