Comparative Economic Research. Central and Eastern Europe: Recent submissions
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Sustainable Development of Tourism – EU Ecolabel Standards Illustrated Using the Example of Poland
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2016-06-18)Tourism, as one of the biggest and fastest growing industries in the world, has an enormous impact on the achievements of the Europe 2020 growth strategy. The main factor influencing its effectiveness, based on achievement ... -
Ukrainian Economic Reforms: Current Status and Perspectives in the Face of Competition on European Union Markets
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2016-06-18)The conflict in Ukraine since the beginning of 2014 has been the important in the history of Ukraine as an independent state. Despite the danger of economic collapse, the loss of Crimea, and war in its most industrialized ... -
The “New” Environmental Policy of the European Union: A Path to Development of a Circular Economy and Mitigation of the Negative Effects of Climate Change
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2016-06-18)This paper analyses the evolution of the new environmental policy of the European Union in the context of the efforts undertaken to moderate the negative effects of climate change. It describes all the activities in the ... -
Strategic Planning for the Development of Ukrainian Agriculture in the Face of Climate Change
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2016-06-18)The essence of the “strategic planning” is explored and the peculiarities of strategic planning in the agricultural sector are defined. Global climate change as a factor stimulating the formation of new approaches to ... -
Financial Markets and the Challenges of Sustainable Growth
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2016-06-18)Sustainable growth and responsibility for the economy and the environment are postulates rarely associated with the term “financial market”. Financial markets are identified with the ruthless maximisation of profit at ... -
The Forecasting of Labour Force Participation and the Unemployment Rate in Poland and Turkey Using Fuzzy Time Series Methods
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2016-06-18)Fuzzy time series methods based on the fuzzy set theory proposed by Zadeh (1965) was first introduced by Song and Chissom (1993). Since fuzzy time series methods do not have the assumptions that traditional time series do ... -
Financial Stability In The Eurozone
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2016-04-15)This article summarizes the most serious doubts with respect to the functioning of the monetary union and evaluates their credibility over time. New financial stability-securing solutions are also described and analyzed ... -
Standard Of Living In The European Union
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2016-04-15)According to the results of the research, the standard of living is the highest in Austria, Finland, Germany and Sweden, whereas it is the lowest in Spain, Malta, Croatia and Romania. Poland ranks relatively low among the ... -
Investments Attractiveness. The Case Of The Visegrad Group Countries
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2016-04-15)In the article, we attempt to assess the investment attractiveness of the New EU Member States, using the Visegrad Group countries as examples. This study is structured as follows: First, it explores the existing literature ... -
Resource-Efficcent Growth In The Eu’s Sustainable Development −A Comparative Analysis Based On Selected Indicators
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2016-04-15)This article presents a theoretical and empirical analysis of resource efficiency in the use of natural resources for economic growth consistent with the principles of sustainable development in EU countries. To realize ... -
Impact Of The Ban On Uncovered SCDS Trade On the Interdependencies Between The CDS Market And Other Sectors Of Financial Markets. The Case Of Safe And Developed Versus Risky And Developing European Markets
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2016-04-15)The aim of the article is to verify the impact of the ban on uncovered sCDS trade in Europe on the interdependencies between the sCDS market and other sectors of financial markets. We analyse two European markets: the safe ... -
Analysis Of Determinants Of Early − Stage Entrepreneurial Activity In Russia
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2016-04-15)The research is based on the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor data, which we employ using the method of least squares in order to find linear relationships between variables. The results show that two out of presented four ... -
Europeanness: A Path To Unity Within The European Union
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2016-04-15)The postwar experience has shown that the implanting of European consciousness, or Europeanness, calls for coordinated efforts among the European institutions, national states, and NGOs. Such consciousness, a key pillar ... -
Corporate Social Responsability: Selected Theoretical and Empirical Aspects
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2016-04-15)The notion of Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is still stirring debate over how it should be interpreted, what models of CSR dominate in business practice, and consequences of enterprises’ engagement into socially ... -
Foreign Direct Investments Induced Innovation? A Case Study − Macedonia
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2016-04-15)From the beginning of the transition process, foreign direct investments have been a priority, an essential pillar that moves the society forward towards a developed market economy. In addition, as the influx of capital ... -
European Microfinance – Relevance, Efficiency And Impact / Europejskie Mikrofinanse – Istotność, Skuteczność, Oddziaływanie
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2015-12-17)Microfinance originated in poor countries. In recent years, however, it has also gained some recognition in European countries. This article presents the relevance, efficiency and impact of microfinance policy and its ... -
Inflation Forecasts Versus Shaping Inflation Expectations. Comparative Analysis / Prognoza Inflacji Wobec Kształtowania Oczekiwań Inflacyjnych. Analiza Porównawcza
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2015-12-17)This article jointly analyzes inflation expectations of consumers and inflation forecasts. Its starting point is the predominant role of expectations in monetary policy. This is crucial market information in the decision-making ... -
The Location Premises Of FDI In Poland. The Case Of The Lodz Province / Przesłanki Lokalizacji Biz w Polsce. Przykład Regionu Łódzkiego
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2015-12-17)This paper aims to study the role of various factors in attracting foreign capital to the Province of Lodz. Conclusions are based on the direct questionnaire study conducted among 188 companies with foreign capital which ... -
Economic Factors Concerning The Migration Of The Best Educated Workers. The Case Of College Teachers / Wpływ Czynników Ekonomicznych na Migrację Pracowników z Wysokimi Kwalifikacjami. Przykład Pracowników Naukowych na Europejskich Uniwersytetach
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2015-12-17)The migration flow of highly skilled workers is a growing and changing issue, especially under the economic conditions in recent years. This research focused on the migration of university teachers, a highly skilled ... -
Spatial Diversification Of Living Standards In The Former Communist Countries Of Central And Eastern Europe And The Balkans / Analiza Zróżnicowania Przestrzennego Poziomu Życia w Krajach Postkomunistycznych Europy Środkowo- Wschodniej I Na Bałkanach
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2015-12-17)To recapitulate, the standard of living enjoyed by the population of postcommunist countries is gradually improving, though the pace of changes and trends vary across those countries. What’s more, the results show that ...