scholarly journals Grey Economy and Perspectives of Bulgarian Businesses Development in the EU Accession Period

Ekonomika ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentin Goev ◽  
Venelin Boshnakov
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Business Organizations ◽  
Economic Space ◽  
Business People ◽  
Sample Data ◽  
The Common ◽  
The Impact ◽  
System Effectiveness ◽  
The Eu

he paper suggests some empirical evidence on selected issues related to the influence of business environment factors and corruption practices anticipated as barriers to the successful finalization of the transformation of Bulgarian economy and its integration in the common European economic space. The analysis utilizes sample data from a questionnaire survey among 345 representatives of business organizations having ownership, managerial, or expert positions within the firm. During the survey, respondents expressed their opinions about the spread of grey economy as well as about various aspects of transactions underreporting practices in their branch, providing a ground for the evaluation of the impact of these phenomena on the perceived potential for private businesses development. Evidence from business people attitudes is provided in support of the opinion that restraining the corruption and bureaucratic barriers, provision of the higher public decision-making transparency, as well as improving law enforcement and judiciary system effectiveness are important conditions for domestic entrepreneurship stimulation and overall stable economic growth within the European economy.

scholarly journals The Impact of EURODAC in EU Migration Law: The Era of Crimmigration?

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 157-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benedita Menezes Queiroz
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Personal Data ◽  
Public Security ◽  
Security Measures ◽  
Legal Regime ◽  
Irregular Migrants ◽  
Access To Data ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Migration Law ◽  
The Eu

Counter-terrorism and public security measures have significantly altered EU immigration law. Under the premise that EU instruments which regulate EU immigration databases influence the legal regime of irregularity of migrants’ statuses, the present article argues that the latest developments in the area of data technology contribute to the phenomenon of “crimmigration”. This is so not only because they may generate a sort of “digital illegality” due to their impact on the categorisation of migrants, but also because they enable a conflation of treatment of irregularity, asylum seeking and criminality. This article focuses on the recent amendments and proposals for amendments to the EURODAC Regulation, a database that regulates the asylum fingerprint system in the EU. This is revealing of the ongoing broadening of the purpose of that data and law enforcement access to the collected information. The argument finds its basis in three main trends common to these databases: the erosion of the principle of purpose limitation, the widening of access to data by law enforcement authorities, and the digitalisation of borders through biometrics. Ultimately, this article claims that the level of surveillance of certain categories of migrants that may cross the borders of the EU puts at risk the distinction between illegally staying irregular migrants and criminals, given that the treatment of their personal data is insufficiently clear in practice.

Cross-border ties in the light of the EU common market

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 187-205
Author(s):  
Łukasz Wróblewski
Keyword(s):  
Common Market ◽  
Border Regions ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Production Factors ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Common ◽  
Economic Ties ◽  
The Impact ◽  
European Regional ◽  
The Eu

Cross-border regional economic ties in the EU have been the subject of numerous studies across various academic fields. A special dose of attention, however, has been paid to the ties between the EU border regions. This is no doubt related to the intensification of European integration, in particular at the regional level. One source of particular impact on border regions is the economy of the common market. Surprisingly enough, this economy has not found its proper reflection in the research on border regions and their problems in the light of the broadly defined European regional studies. As a consequence, it is necessary to carry out an in-depth analysis of the literature on cross-border cooperation and economic integration in order to capture the impact of the single market on cross-border relations. The aim of this paper, therefore, is to analyze the economic determinants of cross-border economic ties between the EU regions. To this end, the text begins with an overview of (1) the key characteristics of the common market, followed by (2) the impact of market economics on the regional ties, with particular emphasis on the border regions. The problem has been illustrated on the basis of the Polish-German borderland. The conducted examinations indicate that the economic ties between border regions vary in intensity. At the same time, the vicinity of the border is often insufficient as a factor ensuring a high degree of intensity in the movement of production factors or business relations across the border. It is market mechanisms rather than the location on the border that comprise the primary determinant in this regard. The primary focus of this study is the movement of production factors. The methodology of this text has been based primarily on the analysis of the subject literature on the notions of market economics, optimum currency area, and the broadly defined European regional studies.

scholarly journals Competitiveness and Its Impact on Sustainability, Business Environment, and Human Development of EU (28) Countries in terms of Global Multi-Criteria Indices

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 3365 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dana Kiseľáková ◽  
Beáta Šofranková ◽  
Miroslav Gombár ◽  
Veronika Čabinová ◽  
Erika Onuferová
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Human Development ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
Panel Analysis ◽  
Global Competitiveness ◽  
Global Competitiveness Index ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Eu

In this paper, the following research problem was addressed: Is there a significant economic impact of multidimensional specified competitiveness within the EU (28) countries on the competitive business environment, human development, and sustainable growth? Based on the mentioned research problem, we formulated the aim of paper: To detect the significant interrelations among the assessment of global competitiveness, business environment as well as human development in the EU (28) countries for the period of 2006–2017. To address these problems, the methodology of global multi-criteria indices, namely the global competitiveness index (GCI), doing business index (DBI), and human development index (HDI), as well as panel analysis and non-linear regression analyses with ANOVA, were applied. The panel analysis results suggest that there is a direct linear relationship between the GCI and HDI. Moreover, the impact of the DBI on the change in the GCI score was not confirmed. We identified the main areas of countries’ interest, and important economic and statistical significant relations of competitiveness by creating three models: The GD model (constructed by GCI and DBI scores), GH model (GCI and HDI scores), and GDH model (GCI, DBI and HDI scores). Based on the results, all interrelations were confirmed. However, the highest extent of variability for the explanation of the selected data was recorded in the case of the GDH model (87.12%). We detected the impact of the business environment and human resources as competitive advantages on global macroeconomic competitiveness. As the business sector in EU (28) countries is represented mainly by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), enterprise activities play a key role in the process of sustainable competitive economic development. Moreover, human resources are considered to be another important driver of the internationalization of European SMEs.

scholarly journals The Impact of the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union on the General Price Level of Countries that Joined in the Period from 2004 to 2007

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 233-255
Author(s):  
Ivana Stojanović
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Agricultural Policy ◽  
Common Agricultural Policy ◽  
Price Level ◽  
Agricultural Product ◽  
The European Union ◽  
General Price Level ◽  
The Common ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Eu

AbstractApplication of The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) of the European Union implies the existence of a single market (without customs duties on mutual trade), the community’s priority in meeting the needs for agricultural products (protection against imports) and the existence of financial solidarity (joint financing). Joining the European Union for new member states implies the termination of the implementation of the existing national agricultural policy and the the beginning of the implementation of the CAP. Although membership in the European Union implies many advantages, the period after joining this community can be quite economically unstable for some countries. One of the most significant problems is an increase in agricultural product prices and a rise in the general price level (inflation). The above can be confirmed by a simple empirical analysis of the economic indicators of the countries that joined the EU together in the period from 2004 until 2007.

scholarly journals Conceptual Framework Performance Contributor from Internal Organizations of Corporate Social Responsibility Activities

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Gogor Arif Handiwibowo ◽  
Rini Puji Astuti ◽  
Rita Ambarwati
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Business Organizations ◽  
Performance Factors ◽  
For Profit ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Impact

In this 20th century era, the business environment is more demanding that a business organization not only have a profit orientation. However, aspects of the impact on the environment and surrounding communities must also receive adequate attention in line with the increasing quantity and quality of business organizations. The concept of sustainable development is proposed to be a concept that tries to provide a balanced effect between financial performance factors, community welfare factors and environmental sustainability factors. In balancing the three factors above, CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) activities of business organizations are expected to be the answer to the stigma that business organizations are only looking for profit. This paper will describe several hypotheses as well as a conceptual framework of factors originating from internal business organizations that have an impact on the performance of CSR activities. There are four factors that are proposed to be a hypothesis from the internal organization that must be fulfilled so that CSR activities show their performance. The four factors are fulfilment of human resources, fulfilment of the business organization's strategic vision, fulfilment of operating system implementation, and fulfilment of the business organization's financial capability.

scholarly journals What Common Agricultural Policy after Brexit?

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 40-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christilla Roederer-Rynning ◽  
Alan Matthews
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Policy ◽  
Common Agricultural Policy ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Urban Rural ◽  
The Common ◽  
Multi Level ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Political Economic ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Eu

Suppose we were in 2028: what would the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) look like then? Would it be significantly different from the policy we know today? How, and why? And to what extent would Brexit have catalyzed these changes? The CAP is one of the founding policies of the EU and a strategic lever to address critical 21st century challenges such as climate change and the rising demand for food at the global level. It also has an important role in Europe to address the growing urban-rural divide and its potentially destabilizing impact on European politics. In this article, we examine the impact of Brexit from a political-economic perspective emphasizing the multi-level context within which the CAP is embedded. As an EU member state, the UK found a way to partly accommodate the CAP to its needs even though this policy was a source of intense UK dissatisfaction with the EU. Post-Brexit, the budgetary and market implications of the UK’s departure may favour positions that support a return to a more traditional policy of farm income support. On the other hand, more radical farm policies in England and Wales could partly offset these effects by setting the agenda for continued CAP reform, if they are seen to be successful.

Dopady společné zemědělské politiky EU na české zemědělce v období 2014–2020

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eliška Stromská ◽  
Dominika Tóthová ◽  
Katarína Melichová
Keyword(s):  
Czech Republic ◽  
Agricultural Policy ◽  
Common Agricultural Policy ◽  
Financial Stability ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
The Common ◽  
Political Economic ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Eu

The implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy of the EU in the Czech Republic brought many changes in the functioning and financing of agriculture in the Czech Republic with political, economic, and social impacts and many challenges and threats for Czech farmers. Since the Czech Republic acceded to the EU, the Common Agricultural Policy has been reformed several times. The aim of the article is to evaluate the impact of the Common Agricultural Policy on Czech farmers in 2014–2020. The evaluation is based on a qualitative survey among selected farmers in the Moravian-Silesian and Olomouc regions. The research results show that enterprises positively evaluate financial stability and the overall protection of the agricultural sector. Support for the diversification of agriculture and support for the investment was also highlighted. On the contrary, the administrative burden, great emphasis on cross compliance rules, differences in the payments in EU countries, reducing the competitiveness of Czech agriculture and unfavourable conditions for livestock farmers were assessed negatively.

7. Spain: Pragmatic Europeanism or the End of Unconditional Support for European Integration?

2020 ◽  
pp. 149-177
Author(s):  
Ana Mar Fernández Pasarín ◽  
Francesc Morata
Keyword(s):  
Financial Crisis ◽  
Political Parties ◽  
Political Institutions ◽  
Judicial Politics ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Policy Adaptation ◽  
Eu Membership ◽  
The Common ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Eu

This chapter examines the different aspects of Spain’s adaptation to the European Union, and more specifically how Europe became a source of benefits and modernization for the country. Spain is the only country among all those which have joined the EU after 1958 whose political parties and citizenry were in full support of acccession. Europeanization has affected most policy areas, particularly economic and social policies in response to EU pressures during the financial crisis. The chapter first considers the pattern of Spain’s relations with the EU before discussing the overall assessment of its EU membership among public opinion and political parties. It then analyses the impact of EU membership on Spain’s political institutions and governance, judicial politics, and policy adaptation in areas such as the Common Agricultural Policy and environmental policy. The chapter concludes by exploring how Spain’s unconditional support for integration has become more conditional since the financial crisis.

Japan-EEC/EU Relations, 1970-2005: Re-Emergence as Strategic Partners in Trade and Environment

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-36
Author(s):  
Hitoshi SUZUKI ◽  
Izuru MAKIHARA
Keyword(s):  
Cold War ◽  
Trade Agreement ◽  
Eastern European ◽  
Foreign Trade Policy ◽  
Business People ◽  
European Business ◽  
The Common ◽  
Eastern European Countries ◽  
The Cold War ◽  
The Eu

Negotiations on a Japan-EEC trade agreement faced a deadlock only three years after the launch of the common foreign trade policy in 1970. The European Commission adopted a step-by-step approach to change the climate. European business people were sent to Japan under the ETP-Japan. The Commission welcomed Japanese investments so that Japanese exports could be reduced. Japanese plants were launched in Britain. After the cold war ended, Japanese manufacturers headed towards the newly liberalised countries. Japan’s policy of commitment - via both aid and investments - was an extension of her relations with the Central and Eastern European countries during the cold war, namely towards the GDR. However, after 1991, Japan’s priority was not limited to her market share in Europe and gained a longer perspective to stabilise the region. Joint efforts made Japan and the EU claim themselves as global actors. Both shared fears on global warming and agreed upon the Kyoto Protocol of 1997.

scholarly journals Measures and Possible Support Solutions of the Sustainable European Economy in the Context of Actual Crises

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 93
Author(s):  
Otilia Manta
Keyword(s):  
Business Environment ◽  
State Aid ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Current Crisis ◽  
Funding Programs ◽  
Severe Recession ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Direct Measures ◽  
The Eu

The COVID-19 pandemic involves the major risk of a severe recession, and of the economic, financial, social, educational crises, which will affect the entire EU economy, with consequences for citizens, businesses, jobs, and households. In order to guarantee the continued availability of sufficient liquidity on the market, to counteract the damage caused to healthy enterprises and to maintain the continuity of economic activity during the epidemic and after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is necessary to develop a plan of measures and solutions. supporting the European economy, both through direct measures of state aid, as well as through measures to support/develop/innovate the business environment through the EU funding programs allocated at the level of the Member States both in the period 2014-2020, but more elected 2021-2027, the effects of the current crisis being both short term, but especially in the medium and long term. Among the objectives pursued we propose: identification and proposal of state aid measures to support the economy in the context of the current epidemic of COVID-19 through close coordination at European level of the aid measures; estimating the impact of temporary state aid measures on the European economy through the intervention of the European Commission; and ways to attract European funds for the business environment through the European Union funding programs existing in the budget for the period 2014-2020, but especially for the period 2021-2027.

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