ISBN:
9781035303885
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (xiii, 202 pages)
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als
Parallel Title:
Elektronische Reproduktion von Industrial competitiveness in East-Central Europe
DDC:
338.947
Keywords:
Structural adjustment (Economic policy)
;
Industrial policy
;
Industries
;
Competition, International
Abstract:
Will the manufacturing industry in east-central Europe survive when the host countries join the European Union? This controversial book challenges the assumption, made by the European Commission, that industries in transitional economies should have little difficulty establishing and maintaining a competitive position after entry into the European Union. The analysis focuses on Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and the former east Germany. Issues discussed include: * changes in economic structures, the transformation of enterprises and financial restructuring * levels of competitiveness in the countries, the region and internationally * industrial policy in the region * levels and nature of investment * limits and sources of growth * integration into western Europe * dangers of over-hasty harmonization of macroeconomic conditions with the European Union The authors conclude that although the basic structures of a market economy are firmly established, the transition has not encouraged the development of more advanced industrial activities. They strongly suggest that there should be an active policy framework, based on international experience, specifically geared towards improving the international competitiveness of industry in east-central Europe
Description / Table of Contents:
Contents: Preface -- 1. The tigers of tomorrow? Structural change and economic growth in east-central Europe -- 2. Competitiveness in east-central Europe -- 3. The macroeconomics of structural transformation -- 4. Financing enterprise restructuring -- 5. Investment and restructuring -- 6. Towards a competitiveness policy in Slovakia -- 7. The transformation of czech enterprises -- 8. Innovation and the east German transformation -- 9. Are the transformations complete?.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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