Structural challenges for Europe
By: edited by Gertrude Tumpel-Gugerell, Peter Mooslechner
Contributors: Tumpel-Gugerell, Gertrude; Mooslechner, Peter
Publisher: Edward Elgar Pub.
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Cheltenham, UK; Northhampton, MA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 490
Subjects: Fiscal policy -- European Union countries; European Union countries -- Economic policy; European Union countries -- Social policy; Europe -- Economic integration
Description: The main thrust of the book is that the sharing of mutual experiences is important for generating an acceptable policy mix, both at EU and national levels. The contributors highlight key financial issues, including the role of FDI and of foreign banks in the still 'under-banked' acceding countries, the re-launch of social security systems and the fiscal challenges of financing the catch-up process. They also examine the ongoing EU debate surrounding the application of the Stability and Growth Pact in Central and Eastern European Countries (CEECs) and go on to explore the contrasting evidence that some CEECs have shown more extensive privatisation efforts than some EU countries.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index