The study is based on the critical observations that competitive market forces alone are not able to assure convergence … member countries. This paper deals with the evolution of the EU cohesion funds, as well as with the results of convergence …

convergence and productivity growth. We deviate from the general strand of literature by not only deriving a theoretical model for … generally show improved rates of productivity growth and convergence to EU standards. We then draw from the experience of these …-round candidate countries find a high level of heterogeneity in growth rates, and a fast-paced convergence to EU standards …

Neighborhood Countries to Europe -- Income and Distribution Effects of Migration and Remittances -- Institutional Convergence of …