Boldrin, Michele; Canova, Fabio - C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers - 2003
Taking both the enlargement process, as currently defined by the EU, and the structural funds as a given, this Paper … examines what is the best way for candidate countries to fuel real convergence. The experience from earlier EU enlargements and … current economic conditions within the CEEC10 suggest that placing too high expectations on enlargement per se would be …