scholarly journals Social Integration in Turkey and Transition Economies

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuray Gökçek Karaca
Keyword(s):  
Social Integration ◽  
Transition Economies ◽  
Youth Unemployment ◽  
National Government ◽  
Community Perception ◽  
Eu Countries ◽  
Perception Of Safety ◽  
Choice Satisfaction ◽  
Independent States ◽  
Cis Countries

In this study, social integration of Turkey was examined in comparison with the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) countries and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). To examine social integration of Turkey in comparison with transition economies, we benefited from the Social Integration Dimensions which was developed by UNDP. As a comparison of Turkey with EU countries, we can say that Turkey has lower employment, youth unemployment, satisfaction with freedom of choice, satisfaction with job, trust in people, satisfaction with community, perception of safety and higher trust in national government than EU countries. Except the employment, youth unemployment and trust in national government, there is no certain difference between CEE and CIS countries that the performance of countries varies from indicator to indicator.

scholarly journals Determinants of Foreign Direct Investments in Transition Economies: Case of Commonwealth of Independent Countries

2016 ◽  
Vol 64 (5) ◽  
pp. 1749-1762 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sobir Shukurov ◽  
Mansoor Maitah ◽  
Luboš Smutka
Keyword(s):  
Transition Economies ◽  
Market Size ◽  
Investment Risk ◽  
Foreign Direct Investments ◽  
Panel Data Models ◽  
High Investment ◽  
Independent States ◽  
Fiscal Imbalance ◽  
Cis Countries ◽  
In Cis

While there has been voluminous research on the determinants of FDI for developed and developing countries, little has been done on this issue for transition economies, especially, for the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries. the present paper examines the determinants of inward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows in the CIS during 1995–2010. the results of empirical analysis using panel data models, conducted with the purpose of identifying the factors that determine the motivation and decision of multinational companies (MNC) to invest in CIS economies, show that regardless of the presence of high investment risk in transition economies, the choice of FDI location always depends on a preliminary analysis of countries’ advantages (FDI stock, market size, abundance in natural resources) and disadvantages at macro level (fiscal imbalance and inflation). These pre‑existing conditions can always roughly predict the type of FDI (resource-seeking, market‑seeking, efficiency-seeking).

scholarly journals Multi-dimensional Poverty and Human Development in Turkey and Transition Economies

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuray Gökçek Karaca ◽  
Berrin Gökçek
Keyword(s):  
Eastern Europe ◽  
Human Development ◽  
Transition Economies ◽  
Central And Eastern Europe ◽  
Multidimensional Poverty ◽  
Commonwealth Of Independent States ◽  
Multidimensional Poverty Index ◽  
Independent States ◽  
Eu Candidate Countries ◽  
Cis Countries

The main objective of this research is to determine and evaluate the multidimensional poverty and human development in Turkey in comparison with the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) countries and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries which is called Transition Economies. For this purpose, in this study, human development and multidimensional poverty in Turkey were examined in comparison with the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) countries and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries. In this study, carried out through comparative relation scanning model and literature model, the sample group was established the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) countries and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries with Turkey. The research data was collected through Human Development Index (HDI) and Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) developed by UNDP. The findings from this study revealed that CEE countries which are the member of EU have higher human development rate than EU candidate countries and CIS countries. In addition, Turkey has the highest rate of GNI per capita and poverty as well as the lowest education index in comparison with the other EU candidate countries. In this study, these results is tried to be analyzed in the lights of index data and potential effects of the existing differences between countries.

scholarly journals The RES in the Countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States: Potential and Production from 2015 to 2019

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (7) ◽  
pp. 1856
Author(s):  
Maciej Chowaniak ◽  
Zofia Gródek-Szostak ◽  
Karolina Kotulewicz-Wisińska ◽  
Małgorzata Luc ◽  
Marcin Suder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Commonwealth Of Independent States ◽  
Eu Countries ◽  
Independent States ◽  
Cis Countries ◽  
The Eu

Amidst the changes and adjustments of the international energy situation, the leading trend is to shift from fossil fuels to low-carbon fuels, and ultimately, to enter the era of sustainable energy, based mainly on renewable energy. The ongoing changes in global security of energy supply and the high volatility of fossil energy prices also stimulate investment in alternative energy sources, making renewable energy sources (RES) one of the rapidly growing elements in the global energy system. This article fills the research gap by analyzing the potential of using renewable energy in the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in the years 2015–2018. The authors address the energy potential in the years 2015–2019, and energy consumption in the years 2015–2018 as the potential of RES in the CIS countries was not researched after 2014. Please note that the study covers the CIS countries, along with Georgia and Ukraine, which are no longer formal members of the Community, but have been included for cognitive and comparative purposes. Upon comparing the increase in energy production in the CIS countries to the average increase for the European Union (EU) countries, the value of this increase is observably higher than the average for the EU countries only in Ukraine. However, the average for the entire CIS is much lower than the EU average, therefore in CIS countries, the changes in the volume of RES energy production are varied. In some countries, there is a significant increase in the production of this type of energy (e.g., Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Georgia). However, there are also countries in which the changes are negligible, or which noted significant drops in RES energy production (Uzbekistan, Moldova, Russia, Armenia). The findings contribute to the RES market debate and the international relations theory by comparing political factors with territorial and economic factors.

Concatenation of Circumstances or Historical Regularity?

2009 ◽  
pp. 75-84
Author(s):  
V. Popov
Keyword(s):  
Transition Economies ◽  
Government Expenditure ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Shock Therapy ◽  
Economic Liberalization ◽  
Institutional Capacity ◽  
Government Failure ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
Optimal Policies ◽  
Cis Countries

Why have many transition economies succeeded by pursuing policies which are so different from the radical economic liberalization (shock therapy) that is normally credited for the economic success of countries of Central Europe? First, optimal policies are context dependent, they are specific for each stage of development and what worked in Slovenia cannot be expected to work in Mongolia. Second, even for the countries with the same level of development reforms that are necessary to stimulate growth are different; they depend on the previous history and on the path chosen. The reduction of government expenditure as a share of GDP did not undermine significantly the institutional capacity of the state in China, but in Russia and other CIS countries it turned out to be ruinous. The art of the policymaker is to create markets without causing government failure, as happened in many CIS countries.

CONSTITUTIONAL AND LEGAL EXPERIENCE OF INTERACTION OF BICAMERAL PARLIAMENTS OF THE CIS COUNTRIES IN THE SPHERE OF FOOD SECURITY

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 43-49
Author(s):  
MARINA MARKHGEYM ◽  
◽  
ANNA BEZUGLAYA
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Security Analysis ◽  
Legal Doctrine ◽  
Commonwealth Of Independent States ◽  
Independent States ◽  
Cis Countries

The article presents the author’s analysis of constitutional texts, regulations and analytical materials of the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States in order to consolidate in them the consolidated powers of the chambers of parliaments associated with the implementation of food security. Analysis of legal acts of the studied group of states showed that the sphere of food security (as part of the agrarian and food sphere/function) is one of the eventual spheres of interaction between the chambers of parliament. In the course of the study, two approaches of states to the formalization of provisions related to food security in constitutional texts were identified. The first approach is to consolidate norms that indirectly affect the field of food security (Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia); the second - in the absence of such provisions (Tajikistan and Uzbekistan). It has been established that the interaction of the chambers of parliaments in the field of food security is implemented through the adoption of laws, as well as through various parliamentary events (parliamentary hearings, round tables, seminars, meetings, etc.). It is concluded that the available options for interaction between the chambers of parliaments of states in the field of food security reflect their independent approaches, which are developed on the basis of legal doctrine and practice.

Market development of the economy of the eu and Ukraine: asymmetry and ways of overcoming it

2021 ◽  
pp. 23-33
Author(s):  
Yevhen Redzyuk
Keyword(s):  
Business Environment ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
Market Development ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Eu Countries ◽  
Rights Protection ◽  
Property Rights Protection ◽  
Low Efficiency ◽  
Cis Countries ◽  
The Eu

The goal of this article is to develop practical, scientific and methodological recommendations to improve the market development of Ukraine and reduce the divergence of its economy in relation to the EU economy. Research methodology includes: system-structural and comparative studies (to understand the logic of the functioning of modern market institutions in Ukraine and Europe); monographic analysis (in the study of approaches to improve the market development of the Ukrainian economy); statistical and economic analysis (when carrying out a rating assessment in relation to economic freedoms and competitiveness of the Ukrainian economy). Scientific novelty: it was revealed that the state of market development of the Ukrainian economy is significantly lower not only in comparison with the EU countries, many CIS countries, but also lags behind the overwhelming major- ity of countries in the world. The reason for this is the low efficiency of the ju- dicial and law enforcement system; weakness and archaism of state regulation of the business environment; monopolization and oligarchization of the economy, non-transparent approaches to the privatization of assets in Ukraine; “Black” and “gray” land market; violation of customs procedures and registrations, which sig- nificantly saturate the markets of Ukraine with counterfeit and smuggled goods. In contrast, EU countries are pursuing policies that promote asset and property rights protection, stimulate job creation and economic growth by creating a busi- ness-friendly climate, as well as focusing on innovation and related infrastructure aid funds. Conclusions: a proactive state policy is needed in the formation of ef- fective regulatory institutions in Ukraine, in anti-corruption and economic reforms, in reducing the level of monopolization and oligarchization of markets; also priva- tization stimulating investment and innovation; transition from extensive to in- tensive management methods; embedding of domestic products into external value chains; increasing investment in domestic infrastructure; priority in the develop- ment of small and medium-sized businesses; systemic focus on increasing the productivity of the economy; the emergence of new businesses in a low-carbon and environmentally friendly economy. Key words: economies of the EU and Ukraine, market development, European economic integration, world economy.

History of the USSR and CIS

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Sheila M. Puffer ◽  
Daniel J. McCarthy
Keyword(s):  
Social Conditions ◽  
Russian Revolution ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Major Focus ◽  
Commonwealth Of Independent States ◽  
History Of ◽  
Independent States ◽  
Cis Countries ◽  
Major Emphasis ◽  
Former Soviet Republics

This chapter provides an overview of the history of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, from the time of its creation as a result of the 1917 Russian Revolution, to its dissolution in 1991. The major emphasis is on economic conditions, with political and social conditions as background. The chapter then discusses The Commonwealth of Independent States, the alliance that included most of the 15 former Soviet republics that became independent countries. Developments in Russia, the largest both geographically and demographically, as well as the most powerful of the CIS countries, are the major focus from 1991 to 2017.

Financial Scams Through Ponzi Schemes

2021 ◽  
pp. 271-292
Author(s):  
Alam I. Asadov
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Financial Sector ◽  
Policy Recommendations ◽  
Commonwealth Of Independent States ◽  
Financial Regulations ◽  
Financial Sector Development ◽  
Fertile Ground ◽  
Independent States ◽  
Cis Countries ◽  
The Relationship

This chapter investigates the relationship between financial literacy, financial sector development, and Ponzi schemes in the commonwealth of independent states (CIS) countries. It begins with an overview of the early cases of Ponzi schemes in the CIS countries by examining circumstances which formed fertile ground for the schemes to develop during initial years of independence. The study then scrutinised the situation in the member states during the later years which revealed no improvements. A closer examination of the problem discovered that the main triggers are low level of financial literacy and scarce investment alternatives. The chapter suggests that unless the level of financial literacy is raised and the financial sector is developed, Ponzi schemes will continue to thrive in the region. It concludes by providing some policy recommendations to enhance financial literacy and financial sector development, as well as necessary steps to improve financial regulations.

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