Economic Convergence and Divergence in Europe

Edited by Gertrude Tumpel-Gugerell, Austrian Institute of Economic Research and Peter Mooslechner, formerly Oesterreichische Nationalbank, Austria

• Contents: Preface Introduction: Welcome Remarks from the 2001 Conference Part I: Introductory Session Part II: Past Convergence within the European Union Part III: Accession Countries: Achievements in Real Convergence Part IV: Accession Countries: How to Balance Real and Nominal Convergence? Challenges for Monetary and Exchange Rate Policy Part V: Does the Financial Sector Contribute to Real Growth? Part VI: Is There Somebody Left Out in the Cold? Prospects of CEE Countries Other Than Current Accession Countries Part VII: Policy Challenges within the (Enlarged) EU: How to Foster Economic Convergence Index

'This book comprehensively addresses current trends in economic growth in Europe and emphasises theoretical perspectives. . . the book is topical, provides with better understanding of the issues, and will certainly attract, and is useful for academics, as well as students and practitioners of European issues, economists and economic geographers.'