competitiveness evaluation. This method was verified on the example of 14 Czech regions (kraje) and one consists of three steps … companies). Given regions were divided into 3 types and 6 subtypes according to their total competitive position. Possibilities … scenario (2 classified regions) growth scenario (8 regions) and adaptation scenario (4 regions). …

likely converging evolution of these clusters :• A faster growth rate in new member states makes them catch up gradually the … in larger member states combined with the retrenchment of central government is in favour of local solutions to local …

The article contains a general analysis of the exchange rate convergence process of EU and eurozone-candidate countries …. Emphasis is given to an analysis of the exchange rate policy of member states within the ERM/ERM2 mechanism (beginning several … convergence process in EU countries. The fourth and final part summarizes the main experiences of EU/eurozone countries with …

The paper provides an introduction to essays published in this volume, which focus on nominal and real convergence in … transition countries. The paper is based on the idea that the process of convergence can, to a large extent, be viewed via …