Theoretical and Applied Economics
No. 2 / 2009 (531)
Controversies in the Debate Regarding Economic Convergence
Carmen Puiu
University of Craiova
Abstract.
Countries from Central and Eastern Europe face some specific
challenges for poor countries: still fragile institutions, a social cohesion under
a lot of pressures, inequalities in rapid growth(1), endemic corruption etc. That
is why these countries must prepare public policies that should try to solve a
range of specific problemes that these countries faceses with on their way of
development.
A strategy of economic development means a construction of conscious
public (economical) policy, therefore intellectual resources, a capacity to formulate
and carry out policy.
Contents
The Transformation of Municipal Services: towards Quality in the Public Sector
Quantitative Evaluations of Foreign Direct Investments Impact on Productivity Development of Companies from Central and Eastern Europe
Minority Shareholders’ Protection: the Romanian Experience
Quantifying Update Effects in Citizen-Oriented Software
Is there Needed an Industry Approach on Corporate Default Risk? Case Study on Companies Listed on Romanian Stock Exchange
Controversies in the Debate Regarding Economic Convergence