"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.
Series statement
Occasional paper ; 252
Uniform title
Occasional paper (International Monetary Fund) ; 252.
Overview -- Scope of the study -- The record : enduring strengths or a bounce back? -- Growth scenarios : possible paths for the catch-up -- Policies and long-term growth : what can be learned from other countries? -- European integration : opportunities for growth -- Implications for IMF surveillance.
Bibliography (note)
Includes bibliographical references (p. 51-52).
Title
Growth in the Central and Eastern European countries of the European Union / Susan Schadler... [et. al.].
Imprint
Washington, DC : International Monetary Fund, 2006
Series
Occasional paper ; 252
Occasional paper (International Monetary Fund) ; 252.