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EU8+2 Regular Economic Report

These reports monitor economic and reform developments in the ten newest EU member states in Central and Southeast Europe.
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In-Depth Analysis

Market Linkages in the Slovak Agri-food Sector- (May 2006) The study focuses on the vertical coordination between farms and agribusiness companies which has in the recent years become a strong phenomenon not only in the Slovak agri-food chain, but also in the other countries of Central and Eastern Europe. Read More

The Quest for Equitable Growth in the Slovak Republic (World Bank Living Standard Assessment) - (Oct. 2005) The report provides an analysis of the current performance of the Slovak economy in the areas of employment, labor market segmentation and social exclusion. In addition, it provides an assessment of the impact of the far-reaching structural reforms implemented after the 2002 elections on (i) the living standards of the most vulnerable; (ii) the distribution of income and welfare; (iii) job creation and employment opportunities; and (iv) the levels of and inequalities in work income. Read More

Roma In An Expanding Europe - Breaking the Cycle of Poverty - (Dec. 2004) This publication finds that Roma poverty is multi-faceted and can only be addressed by a comprehensive policy approach that attends to all dimensions of Roma social exclusion. It proposes an inclusive policy approach to promote Roma involvement and participation in mainstream society, while maintaining cultural and social identity and autonomy. Read More

How To Overhaul the Labor Market: Political Economy Of Recent Czech and Slovak Reforms - (Mar. 2004) The Czech and Slovak Republics offer a unique reform comparison. Even though Slovakia faced higher unemployment since early transition and it was subject to greater reform failures, the two countries experienced similar macroeconomic paths over the first decade of transition. However, since the currency crises of 1997(8), their depth of reforms has been very different, with Slovakia making major strides to improve the labor market. Read More

Development of Non-Bank Institutions and Capital Markets in EU Accession Countries - (Feb. 2004) An assessment of the role of non-bank financial institutions and capital markets in the financial sectors of the eight first-wave of Eastern European EU accession countries (the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia), the current state of development and prospects for future growth, and the likely impact on these segments of the financial system on accession to the EU. Read More