Corporate Investment Opportunities in the New Europe [Hardcover]

Jonathan Reuvid (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 28, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0749446366 | ISBN-13: 978-0749446369

When, in May 2004, the European Union welcomed the accession of 10 new member countries--primarily from former Communist Central Europe and the Baltics--the EU's population increased by 20%. The 10 Accession States added a combined population of 75 million and GDP of more than $430 billion. There is a considerable momentum in these economies as a result of the major investment by global companies, the emergence of local SMEs and the restructuring of former state corporations. Each major country in the region is a substantial industrial and consumer market in its own right and many of these countries are working hard to catch up on the rest of Europe and have shown, by solid economic growth, that they have the capability to become more important players in Europe. This book examines how the accession process has affected the economic prospects of the new member states and the enlarged EU as a whole. It focuses on the opportunities for foreign investors in each of the 10 new members, comparing their economic environment and business conditions with those of the 15 longer-established member states. It also includes a detailed assessment of business conditions in the three latest admission candidates: Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania and details of key inward investors.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"examines 16 key investment sectors in the new entrant states ripe for foreign investment...very useful book." cnbc european business "a new book lends favour to multinationals using resurgent european states as a platform." lloyds list "evaluates the opportunites and advantages of direct investment in the ten newest countries to join the eu." reference and research book news "examines how the accession process has affected the economic prospects of the new member states and the enlarged eu as a whole...comparing their economic environment and business conditions with those of the 15 longer-established member states." european union publishers forum catalogue "evaluates the relative opportunities and advantages of direct investment in the economies of the new europe." journal of economic literature "looks at how the accession process has affected the economic prospects of the individual new member states and the enlarged eu as a whole...focuses on the opportunities for foreign investment in 10 new member states." abstracts of public administration, development and the environment

About the Author

Jonathan Reuvid was formerly an economist, an investment banker and an international corporate development consultant. He has edited and co-authored many titles for Kogan Page, including The Corporate Guide to Expatriate Employment and Managing Business Risk.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 190 pages
• Publisher: Kogan Page (May 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0749446366
• ISBN-13: 978-0749446369
• Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 6.5 x 9.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,775,898 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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