This paper tests for the existence of a non-linear pattern in the process of real economic convergence. It uses a sample of 88 countries for the period 1980-1999.

In the convergence programme approved by the Hungarian government in September 2006, the "overriding objective" was to promote real convergence. This paper analyses the problems surrounding real convergence, in light of the broader correlations of economic growth relying heavily on the results...

The paper uses standard econometric techniques and the Logistics Performance Index calculated by The World Bank for evaluating the impact of several key macroeconomic variables on the quality of the logistics sector from 42 countries and regions. The regression results and the graphs have...

Volume contains the proceedings of the VII International Conference Jean Monnet (13 to 14 May 2011, Iasi), co-funded by the European Commission Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence Program in European Studies. Events held under the auspices and promoted by the Center for European Studies, every...

Romanian Abstract: În acest articol ne-am propus o prezentare descriptivă a transformării instituţionale aîntreprinderilor din România după 1989 şi identificarea cauzelor care au determinat evoluţiaacesteia. Procesul de transformare structurală a economiei este marcat prin...