In the frames of the classic centrum–periphery concept, East-Central Europe has always been regarded as a semi-periphery of core Europe. Thus, catching up with more developed European countries has remained a topical issue throughout the region’s last 200 years. If we take a closer look at...

Foreign direct investments in East Central Europe played significant role in the economic transition process after 1990. The support of multinational business was a logical choice for most governments to improve and modernize the economy. Despite the various paths taken by the individual...