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Welfare Policies in the UNECE Region

Why so Different?

( Print: February 2007 )

This paper discusses why the UNECE countries have chosen rather different models of welfare state and, more generally, alternative policies to fight poverty. In particular, the paper focuses upon why...

This paper discusses why the UNECE countries have chosen rather different models of welfare state and, more generally, alternative policies to fight poverty. In particular, the paper focuses upon why...


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Inventory of Main Standards and Parameters of the E Waterway Network

Blue Book, First Revised Edition

( Print: February 2007, PDF: January 2009 )

The objective of the “Blue book” is to establish an inventory of existing and envisaged standards and parameters of E waterways and ports in Europe and to show, on an internationally comparable basis...

The objective of the “Blue book” is to establish an inventory of existing and envisaged standards and parameters of E waterways and ports in Europe and to show, on an internationally comparable basis...


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Inventaire des Normes et Paramètres Principaux du Réseau des Voies Navigables E

Livre Bleu Première Edition Révisée

( Print: March 2007 )

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Inventory of Main Standards and Parameters of the E Waterway Network

Blue Book First Revised Edition (Russian language)

( Print: March 2007 )

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Sustaining Growth in a Resource-based Economy

The Main Issues and the Specific Case of Russia

( Print: February 2006 )

This Paper argues that the challenges posed by resource dependence can be overcome if accompanied by the right economic policies. It then analyzes what these policies are, and how to set up economic...

This Paper argues that the challenges posed by resource dependence can be overcome if accompanied by the right economic policies. It then analyzes what these policies are, and how to set up economic...


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Accession of Central European Countries to the European Union, The

The Trade and Investment Effects on Belarus, the Russian Federation and Ukraine

( Print: January 2004 )

The continued growth of the European Union (EU) will have important economic consequences both for the EU member states and for their trading partners, especially those at the new borders of the...

The continued growth of the European Union (EU) will have important economic consequences both for the EU member states and for their trading partners, especially those at the new borders of the...


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Role of Institutions in Economic Development, The

Gunnar Myrdal Lecture

( Print: January 2004 )

This paper discusses the role of institutions in economic development. The author puts forward an argument that the considerable gap in real income per capita between richer and poorer countries...

This paper discusses the role of institutions in economic development. The author puts forward an argument that the considerable gap in real income per capita between richer and poorer countries...


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Process of European Integration and the Future of Europe, The

Gunnar Myrdal Lecture

( Print: April 2005 )

The Mydral Lecture, delivered by Nobel laureate Professor Joseph E. Stiglitz at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, on 11 February 2004 is presented in this paper. In his lecture, Prof. Stiglitz offers...

The Mydral Lecture, delivered by Nobel laureate Professor Joseph E. Stiglitz at the Palais des Nations, Geneva, on 11 February 2004 is presented in this paper. In his lecture, Prof. Stiglitz offers...


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Domestic Savings and the Driving Forces of Investment in the ECE Emerging Market Economies

( Print: May 2005 )

This paper addresses some aspects of the mobilization of domestic financial resources for development in the ECE emerging market economies, focusing in the interrelation between national savings...

This paper addresses some aspects of the mobilization of domestic financial resources for development in the ECE emerging market economies, focusing in the interrelation between national savings...


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Global Governance

Lessons from Europe - Gunnar Myrdal Lecture

( Print: August 2005, PDF: October 2006 )

Once a year, on the occasion of the Annual Session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, the ECE invites a distinguished economist to deliver the Myrdal Lecture on a major...

Once a year, on the occasion of the Annual Session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, the ECE invites a distinguished economist to deliver the Myrdal Lecture on a major...


Economics and Environment in the Former Soviet Union and Czechoslovakia

Series: Discussion Papers
( Print: October 1993 )

This report considers the interaction between the national economy and the environment in the former Soviet Union and Czechoslovakia. It concludes that the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power...

This report considers the interaction between the national economy and the environment in the former Soviet Union and Czechoslovakia. It concludes that the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power...


Economic Growth in the Market Economies 1950-2000

Series: Discussion Papers
( Print: March 1992 )

This study offers a practical and stimulating discussion on growth in market economies. Reflecting back as far as 1950 and projecting into the year 2000, it provides an historical view and guidance on...

This study offers a practical and stimulating discussion on growth in market economies. Reflecting back as far as 1950 and projecting into the year 2000, it provides an historical view and guidance on...


Five Years of Perestroika

Results, Problems, Prospects

Series: Discussion Papers
( Print: June 1992 )

This paper focuses on the economic aspects of Perestroika and how it affected the economic reforms and developments in the former Soviet Union, Europe and the world. Experts present the original...

This paper focuses on the economic aspects of Perestroika and how it affected the economic reforms and developments in the former Soviet Union, Europe and the world. Experts present the original...


Managing Reforms in the East European Countries

Lessons from the Post-War Experience of Western Europe

Series: Discussion Papers
( Print: September 1992 )

This publication offers a detailed analysis of the policy options and choices of the European countries after the Second World War. The policies are important for managing the economic reforms in...

This publication offers a detailed analysis of the policy options and choices of the European countries after the Second World War. The policies are important for managing the economic reforms in...


Economic Reforms and Their Significance for all European Co-operation

Series: Discussion Papers
( Print: September 1992 )

This publication discusses the overall economic position in the Eastern countries giving a long-term historical perspective and short-term prospects. It views the social and economic order aimed at by...

This publication discusses the overall economic position in the Eastern countries giving a long-term historical perspective and short-term prospects. It views the social and economic order aimed at by...


Personal and Collective Services

An International Perspective

Series: Discussion Papers
( Print: October 1992 )

The service sector, including personal and collective services, has been written about in many economic publications. However, most of them focus on selected branches such as health, education and...

The service sector, including personal and collective services, has been written about in many economic publications. However, most of them focus on selected branches such as health, education and...


Conditions for Economic Recovery in Central and Eastern Europe, The

Series: Discussion Papers
( Print: January 1993 )

Because of the exceptional events in central and eastern Europe this round-table discussion centers on the transition economies. It focuses on the unexpected sharp fall in output and the resulting...

Because of the exceptional events in central and eastern Europe this round-table discussion centers on the transition economies. It focuses on the unexpected sharp fall in output and the resulting...


Scope for Macroeconomic Policy to Alleviate Unemployment in Western Europe, The

Series: Discussion Papers
( Print: January 1993 )

This study analyzes the link between inflation and unemployment as it presents a summary of facts comparing western Europe with the United States and Japan. It provides the different explanations on...

This study analyzes the link between inflation and unemployment as it presents a summary of facts comparing western Europe with the United States and Japan. It provides the different explanations on...


Structural Change, Employment and Unemployment in the Market and Transition Economies

Series: Discussion Papers
( Print: March 1994 )

Presents a discussion of many aspects of the present economic situation and secular developments in the market and transition economies and the relationship between the developments in the labour...

Presents a discussion of many aspects of the present economic situation and secular developments in the market and transition economies and the relationship between the developments in the labour...


Comparative View on Economic Reform in Poland, Hungary and Czechoslovakia

Series: Discussion Papers
( Print: January 1995 )

These three countries were the first to embark upon a stabilization programme, which at the same time was expected to launch the process of structural transformation. This publication is a comparative...

These three countries were the first to embark upon a stabilization programme, which at the same time was expected to launch the process of structural transformation. This publication is a comparative...