Monetary Policy, Trade and Convergence

The historical changes in Central and Eastern Europe demanded suitable paths for the transition from centrally planned to market based economies. The lack of relevant experience added to the challenge, giving rise to the incalculable risks of implementing untested policies. By focusing on monetary policy, trade, and convergence, this volume addresses some of the most urgent economic policy issues in the transition economies of Central and Eastern Europe and beyond.

Dr. Willem Spanjers is Deputy Head of School and Director of Studies for Economics at the School of Economics, Kingston University, London.