This paper describes the particular impacts of the financial and economic crisis on Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries, studies pro-cyclicality of fiscal policies, discusses the impact of the crisis on fiscal policy, and the policy response of various governments. After drawing some...

Im vergangenen Jahrzehnt gingen beträchtliche Kapitalströme aus den entwickelten Volkswirtschaften mit einem starken Kreditwachstum in den Ländern des westlichen Balkans, der Türkei und den GUS einher. Dennoch konnten fast alle Länder der Region ungeachtet ihrer unterschiedlichen...

This paper describes the particular impacts of the financial and economic crisis on Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries, studies pro-cyclicality of fiscal policies, discusses the impact of the crisis on fiscal policy, and the policy response of various governments. After drawing some...

This topical book addresses the need for emerging economies in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe to find a new, sustainable growth model that fosters continued convergence with the EU without leading to the build-up of new vulnerabilities. -- The expert contributions frame the discussion...