Growth in the Central and Eastern European countries of the European Union / Susan Schadler... [et. al.]. - Washington, DC : International Monetary Fund, 2006 - viii, 56 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. - Occasional paper ; 252 . - Occasional paper (International Monetary Fund) ; 252 .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 51-52).

"Having smoothly acceded to the European Union (EU) in May 2004, the overarching objective for the EU's new member states is to continue raising living standards to Western European levels. This Occasional Paper examines the progress toward income convergence achieved by the EU's eight Central and Eastern European countries thus far, the prospects for further income convergence over the medium term, and the policy challenges that these countries will face in facilitating the catch-up process" -- vii.

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Europe, Central--Economic conditions.
Europe, Eastern--Economic conditions.
Europe, Central--Economic policy.
Europe, Eastern--Economic policy.
European Union countries--Economic conditions.
European Union countries--Economic policy.
Europe centrale--Conditions économiques.
Europe de l'Est--Conditions économiques.
Europe centrale--Politique économique.
Europe de l'Est--Politique économique.
Pays de l'Union européenne--Conditions économiques.
Pays de l'Union européenne--Politique économique.

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