The aim of this paper is to study the nature of the relationship between energy consumption and economic growth in Cameroon through a three-step approach: (i) study the stationarity of the chronic, (ii) test of causality between variables, and (iii) estimate the appropriate model. The study...

The idea of a world economic system based on the Centre-Periphery analysis cannot provide a satisfactory overall explanation of some developing countries real situation. New terms have appeared recently, such as “advanced developing countries” or “new industrial countries”. In fact these...

This paper analyses the dynamics and welfare properties of a simple AK endogenous growth model with intersectoral capital externalities. When externalities are sufficiently large, the model generates multiple growth trajectories all convergingtowards the (unique) balanced growth path. Solving...

In order to assess the growth implications of policy complementarities, this paper applies second-best results to reform indicators. During the transition from central planning to EU integration, which corresponds to a policy cycle, a complementarity index based on structural indicators compiled...

International trade has played a key role in the transition process. Exports were essential for the recovery from the transition shock and sustainable growth depends on the capacity of each country to reap the benefits of the openness to international trade and foreign investment. This book...

This book is a unique tool providing facts, figures and analysis of economic growth in OECD countries. The analysis focuses on the growth patterns of OECD countries during the last decade and identifies the fundamental drivers of growth. It also looks at how and why countries react differently...

Diese Veröffentlichung bietet einen einzigartigen Überblick über Fakten, Daten und Analysen des Wirtschaftswachstums in den OECD-Ländern. Betrachtet werden vor allem die Wachstumsstrukturen der OECD-Länder in den letzten zehn Jahren, wobei versucht wird, die wichtigsten Antriebskräfte des...

Der Bericht behandelt die Probleme, die die ost- und mitteleuropäischen Reformländer bei ihrem Übergang zur Marktwirtschaft antreffen. Die Bestandsaufnahme betrifft Polen, Ungarn, die Tschechoslowakei und weniger umfassend Bulgarien, Rumänien und die ehemalige UdSSR. Obwohl diese Länder...