Analyzing the economic development-driven ecological deficit in the EU-15 countries: new evidence from PSTR approach

The objective of this article is to present the standard of living of households in Poland in comparison with other EU member states. The starting point for analysis was the economic condition of Poland against the background of other EU member states. The next step consisted of assessment of the standard of living of inhabitants of individual EU member states on the basis of financial condition of households and the structure of consumption expenditure. It was found that the differences within the EU in terms of economic development and the standard of living of households still remain substantial.

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Should Attitudinal Views toward Innovation Development Play a Role in Policy in Peripheral EU Regions?: New Evidence from Vouchers Program in Northern Ireland

Journal of Innovation Management ◽

10.24840/2183-0606_006.002_0007 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 121-137

Author(s):

Sean M. McDonald ◽

Remi C. Claire ◽

Alastair H. McPherson

Keyword(s):

Economic Development ◽

Northern Ireland ◽

Policy Design ◽

Regional Economic Development ◽

Innovation Development ◽

Regional Economic ◽

Eu Regions ◽

Future Policy ◽

The Impact ◽

New Evidence

The impact and effectiveness of policies to support collaboration for Research & Development (R&D) and Innovation is critical to determining the success of regional economic development. (O’Kane, 2008) The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the level of success of the Innovation Vouchers Program operated by Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI) from 2009 to 2013 and address if attitudinal views towards innovation development should play in a role in future policy design in peripheral EU regions.

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Determinants of socio-economic transformations of technological systems: theoretical and methodical aspects

Regional Economy ◽

10.36818/1562-0905-2020-2-9 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 102-111

Author(s):

Svitlana Shults ◽

Olena Lutskiv

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Economic Development ◽

Structural Changes ◽

Member States ◽

Social Transformations ◽

Technological Basis ◽

Eu Member States ◽

Technological Paradigm ◽

Technological Paradigms ◽

The Eu

Technological development of society is of unequal cyclic nature and is characterized by changing periods of economic growth, stagnation phases, and technological crises. The new wave of technological changes and new technological basis corresponding to the technological paradigm boost the role of innovations and displace the traditional factors of economic growth. Currently, intellectual and scientific-technical capacity are the main economic development resources. The use of innovation and new knowledge change the technological structure of the economy, increase the elements of the innovative economy, knowledge economy, and digital economy, i.e. the new technological paradigm is formed. The paper aims to research the basic determinants of technological paradigms’ forming and development, and determining their key features, as well as to analyze social transformations of the EU Member States and Ukraine. The paper focuses attention on the research of the features of social transformations. The structural transformations are analyzed based on the Bertelsmann Transformation Index that estimates the quality of democracy, market economy, and political governance. The transformation processes are assessed on the example of the EU Member States and Ukraine. The authors argue that social transformations and structural changes in the economy are related to the change of technological paradigms that boost the economic modernization and gradual progressive development of humanity in general. The nature and main determinants of 5 industrial and 2 post-industrial technological paradigms are outlined. Their general features and main areas of basic technologies implementation emerging in the realization of a certain technological paradigm are explained. The conclusions regarding the fact that innovative technologies and available scientific-technological resources define the main vector of economic development are made. The new emerging technological paradigm is of strategic importance for society development.

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The situation of the Hungarian apricot farming and its developmental tendencies

Acta Agraria Debreceniensis ◽

10.34101/actaagrar/58/1989 ◽

2014 ◽

pp. 163-170

Author(s):

Réka Pleszkó

Keyword(s):

Economic Development ◽

Rural Development ◽

National Level ◽

Development Potential ◽

Living Tradition ◽

Socio Economic Development ◽

Key Aspects ◽

The Eu

The EC has declared „gönci magyar kajszi” as a product of specific origin with geographicald enomination. The „pálinka”isregistered Hungarian productin the EU. The micro-region of apricot production, named Gönc, has the privilege to utilize the great potential for rural development by its apricot production. To determine the development potential connected to apricot, needs through investigations on apricot production.This paper investigate apricot production at global, European and national levels. At national level each key aspects of apricot production have been analized. The final conclusions referring to Gönc micro-regionare: Northern Hungary region has got the biggest apricot area(within that Gönc has got outstanding role). The share of apricot cultivars of gönci origin ”has got overwhelming role in the Hungarian Cultivar assortment, the living tradition of production in this micro-region makes it possible, that gönci apricot will contribute to the overall socio-economic development in the region to a remarkable extend.

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Ukraine’s experience and prospects of cross-border cooperation: Legal and economic parameters in the light of sustainable development

Észak-magyarországi Stratégiai Füzetek ◽

10.32976/stratfuz.2021.34 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

pp. 44-53

Author(s):

Volodymyr Ustymenko ◽

Alevtyna Sanchenko

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Development ◽

Economic Development ◽

European Countries ◽

Eastern European ◽

Association Agreement ◽

Cross Border ◽

Eastern European Countries ◽

Bilateral Treaties ◽

Cross Border Cooperation ◽

The Eu

The article provides a general overview of the course of forming Ukraine’s legal and policy basis for cross-border cooperation in connection with economic development. Specific attention is given to its cross-border cooperation with the neighbouring Eastern European countries in the frameworks of bilateral treaties, the Madrid Outline Convention and the EUUkraine Association Agreement. Their cooperation within four Euroregions, supported by the EU European Neighbourhood Instrument, is observed. The complex of cross-border cooperation advantages, shortcomings of their realisation and the current prospects for cross-border cooperation advancement in the light of sustainable development are characterised.

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Socio-economic Disparity problems and Convergence Policy in the EU States

Journal of International Business Research and Marketing ◽

10.18775/jibrm.1849-8558.2015.21.3005 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 41-48

Author(s):

Elena Dubra

Keyword(s):

Economic Development ◽

Well Being ◽

Convergence Theory ◽

Socioeconomic Indicators ◽

Social Situations ◽

Member States ◽

Eu Member States ◽

Policy Goals ◽

Economic Strategies ◽

The Eu

The purpose of this paper is to investigate socio-economic development condition and convergence evaluation in the EU-28 states in the context of the EU policy goals. The arm of this research is to estimate socioeconomic disparities and convergence problems in the European states by applying real valuations of well-being situations and economic development challenges in the EU member states. The research methodology is based on the European Commission legitimate documents application and socio-economic strategies, on the convergence theory and convergence scenario calculations and the socioeconomic forecasts analysis in the EU states. This research presents information about different socioeconomic indicators, indexes, and scheme of information`s flows for convergence level estimation. This study contains objectives and general outlines of period 2014-2020 in the framework of Europe as a whole, as well its impact on the EU member states economies and living conditions. Changes in the main socioeconomic concepts impact on EU convergence policy and rapidity of convergence depends on the initial discrepancy of the development level in the EU states. The efficiency of European convergence policy can also be improved by significant economic growth and by a clever choice of the country-specific social activities. This research investigates above information for social situations estimations in EU states as well as GDP growth, unemployment, population’s income level and different welfare indicators. The main results reflect the overall economic situation valuation in the EU countries and present European convergence policy’s impact on social development in the European states. The conclusions contain socio-economic situations appreciation in the context of European strategy goals and social inequality problems clarification in the EU states.

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E-entrepreneurship in EU countries: evolutions and challenges

Proceedings of 6th International Scientific Conference Contemporary Issues in Business, Management and Economics Engineering ‘2019 ◽

10.3846/cibmee.2019.074 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Valentina Diana Rusu ◽

Angela Roman

Keyword(s):

Information Technology ◽

Economic Development ◽

Information Technologies ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Constructive Method ◽

Technology Infrastructure ◽

Information Technology Infrastructure ◽

Eu Countries ◽

The Eu

Purpose – the purpose of this paper is to identify how entrepreneurs from European Union (EU) use informational and communicational technologies in their business activities. We also try to identify the benefits and the challenges arisen for the European entrepreneurs in using information technologies. Research methodology – we analyze a sample of EU countries, by including them into two groups, according to the stage of their economic development. As methods, we use the logical-constructive method and also comparative methods. We also use the benchmarking method in order to estimate country indicators in the sample and compare them. Findings – the results of our study emphasize that e-entrepreneurship in developed countries is more advanced compared to developing countries. There are also significant differences regarding the use of informational technologies between types of firms by their size. Research limitations – are given by the availability of data. Practical implications – we emphasize that in order to support the development of E-entrepreneurship in the EU, government policies should pay more attention to the development of information technology infrastructure. Originality/Value – comes from grouping the EU countries into two groups, according to their stage of economic development. And, comparing the two groups as regards the use of informational and communication technologies. Keywords: information technology, e-entrepreneurship, e-business, innovation, EU countries

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THE INFLUENCES OF THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION ON THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM OF THE EU COUNTRIES

Marketing and Management of Innovations ◽

10.21272/mmi.2019.3-18 ◽

2019 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Cristina Gabriela Cosmulese ◽

Veronica Grosu ◽

Elena Hlaciuc ◽

Artur Zhavoronok

Keyword(s):

Economic Development ◽

Member State ◽

Educational System ◽

Public Utility ◽

The European Union ◽

Digital Evolution ◽

Digital Revolution ◽

Adult Participation ◽

Starting Point ◽

The Eu

In the context of the information skills development programs that are being developed by the EU, there is an increasing interest in the acquisition and use of digital competences as an impact factor on the educational system at all its was levels. The present study aims to analyze the evolution of digital specializations generated by the digital evolution, in parallel with the development of the educational system, through a statistical analysis of the main indicators that have been reported at EU level on early education abandonment, employment rate of graduates, employment of IT specialists by gender, adult participation in gender-based learning, and other impact indicators that demonstrate the capacity of the population in the digital domain through the use of ICT solutions. The object of research were the statistical indicators reported for 2017 by Eurostat at the level of the European Union, for each member state of the union, obtaining a total of 29 statistical observations. The data were modelled through the GRETL statistical program, obtaining a model based on the smallest squares method in 2 phases. This paper shows that there is a need to assimilate the European approaches in the field of digital evolution, a necessity which varies according to the economic development of each member state, Romania being ranked in the chapter of assimilation of the objectives of the open education agenda in the second part of the European ranking, including based on the low absorption rates provided for Union programs in this area. The study theoretically proves and empirically confirms that the function obtained through modelling can be assimilated to the service demand function and can be integrated into the offer function harmonized with the information factor. This research study represents a contribution to the field of management of public utility companies and can be useful for educational institutions, students, the labour market and the general public, providing a starting point for further indepth research in this area. Keywords: educational system, digital revolution, economic development, EU Agenda.

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European Union Social Policy as an Instrument for Sustainable Development

Comparative Economic Research ◽

10.2478/v10103-009-0049-9 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 117-138

Author(s):

Janina Witkowska

Keyword(s):

European Union ◽

Economic Development ◽

Corporate Social Responsibility ◽

Social Policy ◽

Social Responsibility ◽

Member States ◽

Social And Economic Development ◽

Eu Policies ◽

Corporate Social ◽

The Eu

This paper undertakes an analysis and assessment of European Union (EU) social policy in the context of the sustainability of the group's social and economic development. The process of Europeanizing EU social policy is not advanced. Thus, the weight of solving social problems primarily rests with member countries. EU social policy is "looser" in character than other EU policies and its scope is limited to those areas where member states were willing to transfer certain prerogatives to European Union level. The EU only supports social policy in the context of the sustainability of the group's social and economic development. The process of Europeanizing EU social policy is not and supplements the actions of member states in the social sphere. At the same time, the EU supports the concept of corporate social responsibility. Corporate social responsibility is defined as the voluntary taking into account by companies of social and environmental matters in their operations and in relations with interested parties.

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SMART GROWTH PROGRESS IN EUROPEAN UNION: A COHESION APPROACH

Bulletin of the Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design Series Economic sciences ◽

10.30857/2413-0117.2019.2.3 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 133 (2) ◽

pp. 41-49

Author(s):

Viktor Kozlovskij

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Economic Development ◽

Tertiary Education ◽

Smart Growth ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Member States ◽

Eu Countries ◽

Development Level ◽

Growth Indicators ◽

The Eu

Economic development and socioeconomic cohesion have always been an object of scientific research. In particular, this issue had become a focus of attention after EU enlargement in 2004 and Great Recession in 2007–2009. The above changes have given way to a certain slowdown in economic growth in most EU countries along with triggering a range of divergence processes between EU countries and regions. As a response to situation, the EU offered a Europe 2020 strategy, in which smart growth was mentioned as one of critical instruments to deal with increasing menaces. The objective of the study is to evaluate the progress of the main smart growth indicators (investment in research and development (R&D), employment rate and share of population obtaining tertiary education) in the EU over the period 2001–2017 within the framework of the economic cohesion concept. The paper seeks to explore the EU from different perspectives. First, the EU new member states (EU-10) and the old ones (EU-14) were compared. Second, the EU countries were divided by economic development level (calculated by GDP per capita in PPP): highly developed (H-7), medium developed (M-7) and less developed (L-7) countries. Finally, aggregate cohesion indices of all three smart growth indicators were calculated for the entire EU (EU-28). The research findings have revealed some interesting trends. First, each smart growth indicator’s progress depends on countries’ economic development level. Aggregate values for more developed countries (EU-14, H-7 and G-3) are always higher than the EU average (EU-28) and aggregate values for less developed economies are basically lower. Second, cohesion progress of smart growth indicators was influenced by economic recession in 2007–2009. It is argued that cohesion is evident in times of economic growth, but its progress ceases or divergence might occur in case of economic hazards. However, despite the expanding cohesion between the new and the old member states, a gap between certain groups of countries is even growing. This is clearly evident when the EU member states are divided into groups subject to the level of their economic development.

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