
Три години членство на България в ЕС: успехи и предизвикателства
This book collects scientific papers and reports presented on the conference ‘Three Years of Bulgarian Membership in the EU: Achievements and Challenges’ organized by the International Economic Relations and Business Department at University of National and World Economy (UNWE), Sofia, Bulgaria. The conference, held on 8 October 2010, provided a stage for prominent academics, dedicated PhD students and professionals to discuss contemporary topics related to multiple aspects of the European integration, its effects on the Bulgarian economy, socio-economic environment, international business and relations, finance and politics.The contributors provided in-depth research on the cohesion policy and its mechanisms – financial instruments which could be utilized to achieve the goals of this policy and the Bulgarian participation in the EU cohesion process. Authors analyse the EU budget and its functions, banking supervision and regulatory mechanisms. Another thematic circle in the book are the research papers dedicated to multiple aspects of the Bulgarian economy and its competitiveness. Researchers discuss the competitiveness of the export industries in the country, the agriculture, micro and medium enterprises, and special instruments aimed at fostering better business environment (such as JEREMIE). In this regard, the participants presented reports on the market orientation of the companies as well as cluster policy. ‘Three Years of Bulgarian Membership in the EU: Achievements and Challenges’ is an annually organized academic event with the vision to foster open dialogue, offer contemporary research and exchange of ideas between fellow academics, policy makers, businesses, stakeholders and the public.
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