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Handbook of Doing Business in South East Europe

'This handbook incorporates information that will be invaluable for doing business in South East Europe. It is being published at a time when such information is at a premium, because the region is set to grow exponentially.'
Valentin Inzko, The High Representative and EU Special Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Handbook of Doing Business in South East Europe provides a comprehensive yet compact account of the business environment in South East Europe. Academic experts present data and analysis on the major political, legal, economic, cultural and social issues and trends which have an influence on business activities in the region.

A rich picture emerges of a region of 70 million inhabitants characterized by rapid economic and social changes after the fall of communism and a significant rise in foreign direct investments. As political and legislative systems evolve, the region struggles with issues such as the influence of informal networks and corruption.

For the purposes of this volume, the editors include the following countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia and Slovenia.

Content

Editors' Introduction

PART I: POLITICAL AND LEGAL PERSPECTIVES ON SOUTH EAST EUROPE

South East Europe 1980-2010: A Short Historical Overview; C.Promitzer
Europeanization in South East Europe; D.Fink-Hafner & D.Lajh
Political Culture in South East Europe: The Examples of Bulgaria and Romania; K.Liebhart
Corruption in South East Europe; R.Stefanov & D.Hristov
Networks and Informal Power Structures in South East Europe: Å.Berit Grødeland
Legal Certainty and the Rule of Law in South East Europe; A.Patsch

PART II: PERSPECTIVES ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS IN SOUTH EAST EUROPE

Regional Disparities and Economic Convergence in South East Europe; R.Kosfeld & A.Werner
Macroeconomic Consequences of the Integration of the SEE Area into the Eurozone; R.Neck
Innovation Capacity in the SEE Region; Đ.Kutlača & S.Radosevic
Small Firms as a Development Factor in South East Europe; W.Bartlett
Direct Taxation of Business in South East European Countries; C.Bellak & M.Liebensteiner
Consumer Behaviour and Food Consumption Patterns in South East Europe; E.Vasileva & D.Ivanova
The Transport and IT Infrastructure in South and Eastern European Countries; M.Leibrecht & M.Liebensteiner

PART III: SOCIAL AND CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES ON SOUTH EAST EUROPE

'Social capital' in Central, Eastern and South East Europe; D.Spencer
Trends in the Western Balkan Labour Markets; H.Vidovic
Higher Education in Former Yugoslav Countries: Impact of the Bologna Process; D.Crosier & E.Heath
Cultural Diversity in South East Europe; A.Simkus
Work-related Attitudes in the SEE Region; Á.Borgulya
Values and Trust in Business Relationships in Former Yugoslav Markets; M.Makovec Brenčič & V.Žabkar

Author: Dietmar Sternad and Thomas Döring

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

ISBN/ISSN: 9780230278653

Language: English

Website: http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=471702

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Handbook of Doing Business in South East Europe