Competitiveness and economic development in Europe : prospects and challenges /: prospects and challenges. (2021)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Sławomir I. Bukowski, Alina Hyz, Marzanna B. Lament.
• Editors: Bukowski, Sławomir; Hyz, Alina; Lament, Marzanna
• Contents: TABLE OF CONTENTS List of Figures List of Tables Editors and Contributors Preface PART I; dETERMINANTS of competetiveness, economic growth and development Chapter1. The Linkage between Entrepreneurship, Competitiveness, Innovativeness and Economic Growth – Theoretical Approach S. I. Bukowski, A. Hyz Introduction Conceptualization of the entrepreneurship Measuring Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship, Innovativeness, Competitiveness of Economy and Economic Growth – Macroeconomic Opportunities Conclusions References Chapter 2. Total Factor Productivity and Patents: an Ambivalent Link M. Baudry, B. Dumont Introduction Market failures and the need for an innovation policy The controversial emergence of patents in economic history Measuring inventive capacity with patents TFP measurement and cointegration test of its link with patents Conclusion References Chapter 3. The Mediating Role of Institutions on the Distributive Effects of Financial Development C. Perugini, I. Tekin Introduction and conceptual underpinnings Data and methods Data Empirical models and methods Results Final remarks References Chapter 4. Influence of Effectiveness of the European Central Bank’s Monetary Policy on the EUR/USD Rate of Exchange in 1999-2019 J. Bukowska Research The Method and Statistical Data Results of Model Estimation Conclusion References Chapter 5. Development of Stock Markets in Selected Countries in the 21st Century Ł.Zięba Introduction Literature Review Data and Model Results of the Model Estimation Conclusion References Chapter 6. Output Gap Measurement: How Sensitive Are the European Commission’s Estimates for the Greek Economy? Ch. Axioglou Introduction Review of the European Commission’s Methodology Sensitivity to Output Elasticity of Labour Sensitivity to TFP Sensitivity to NAWRU Sensitivity to other adjustments and the effect of Capital Non-smoothing Conclusions References Chapter 7. Personal Income Tax Progressivity and Output Volatility in Poland K. Kalinowska Introduction Literature Review Stabilizing effects of PIT and Social Security Contributions in Poland in 2000-2008 and 2008-1015 – results of empirical research Statistical data and model Estimation results Impact of tax progressivity on output stabilization in Poland Conclusions References PART II; competetiveness of ECONOMIES Chapter 8. The Evolution of the Real Weighted Exchange Rate and its Impact on Greek Export Performance A. Hyz, G. Gikas Introduction Eurozone and less developed countries The competitiveness of the Greek economy Conclusions References Chapter 9. Poland on the Path of Competitiveness Growth M. Gorynia, A. Matysek-Jędrych, E. Mińska-Struzik Introduction The socialist economy and a marginal position of Poland in the world economy Polish economic reforms restoring and building a market economy Reforms’ results and the international competitiveness of the Polish economy Active internationalization of the Polish economy Passive internationalization of the Polish economy Conclusions, perspectives, and future research directions References Chapter 10. International Competitiveness and the Impact of Globalisation and Technology on Economic Growth and Welfare R. Gowers Introduction Competition Policy Conclusion References Chapter 11. Competitiveness in Developing Countries in the Age of Industry 4.0: The Case of Turkey S.Acar, T. Subasat Introduction Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 and developing countries Empirical study Conclusions References Chapter 12. Digital Competitiveness of the European Union vs. USA and China: Assessment and Implications I. Młynarzewska – Borowiec Introduction Conceptual framework and measurement of digital competitiveness "Input" (ex- ante ) digital competitiveness of the European Union in relation to the US and China The "outcome" digital competitiveness of the European Union in relation to the US and China Conclusion References Chapter 13. Macro-financial Linkages in the Polish Economy P. Wdowiński Introduction Macroprudential policy Vector autoregressive models Introduction Linear VAR model Identification Threshold VAR model Impulse response functions Empirical analysis Introduction Assumptions of models Data SVAR model Threshold SVAR model Conclusions References Appendix PART III; competetiveness and development of the economy sectors Chapter 14. Information Policies of Central Banks and Asymmetry of Information in Financial Markets G. Olszewska Introduction Information and knowledge, information noise Asymmetry of information in the financial market Information policies of central banks Conclusion References Chapter 15. Competition in the Polish Non-life Insurance Market K. Ortyński, M. Pypeć Introduction Literature Review Methodology and data The Panzar-Rosse model Econometric form of the Panzar-Rosse model Data selection and descriptive statistics Estimation and Results Conclusions References Chapter 16. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Financial Results of Insurance Companies S. I. Bukowski, M. Lament Introduction Literature review Data Results of model estimation Conclusion References Chapter 17. CSR Reporting as a Factor of Insurance Companies' Competitive Advantage S. I. Bukowski, M. Lament Introduction Literature review Model and data Result of model estimation Conclusion References Chapter 18. Competitiveness of Slovakia as a Destination in the International Tourism Market V. Maráková Introduction Destination Competitiveness Models Aim and material Results and Discussion Competitiveness of Slovakia on International Tourism Market (macro economical view) Competitiveness of tourism destinations in Slovakia Conclusion References Chapter 19. Competitive Development: the Case Study of "Airbnb" and its Impact on the Tourism Economy F. Tatsi, K. Karamanis
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: London : Routledge
• Publication Date: 2021
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 338.94; Economic development -- Europe; Competition -- Europe; Information technology -- Economic aspects -- Europe; Financial crises -- Europe -- 21st century; Europe -- Economic policy
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781000373288; 9781000373257; 9781003095361
• Related ISBNs: 9780367558307
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
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