This paper investigates the role of information and communication technology (ICT) as a driver of improved productivity performance of Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries and Russia (CEER) relative to the EU-15 and the U.S. during the 1990s. The paper investigates how, and to what...

The contribution of the "new economy" to economic growth in developing countries has been minimal when viewed from a macroeconomic perspective. Despite the recent 'new economy' hype, the paper argues that the "old economy" will for long be the fundamental force behind economic growth in...

We discuss past performance and future challenges for the countries of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). We highlight the successful convergence process of those countries, not least thanks to their integration into European and global value chains. As the external environment changes, so...