economic growth. To this end, we compare the development of some key determinants of growth in the two countries since the 1990 …s. A simple growth accounting model suggests that advances in education at all levels, good governance, and …, which remains marred by problems related to weak governance as well as autocratic rule. Further, as in Estonia and Latvia …

Economic diversification has gained significant attention as a crucial factor for sustainable development worldwide …

education, governance and institutions. We ask whether the EU perspective and NATO membership played a role. We discuss the … democracy and longer experience of democracy, lower levels of corruption, better governance, and freer press; (d) Poland … financial development. Furthermore, Poland built market-friendly institutions to EU specifications and joined NATO. Against all …

This book provides a comparative study of the use of partnerships and new forms of governance to achieve policy goals … that promote economic and social development. In addition to a consideration of the theoretical challenges posed by these …