Front Matter Page
European Department
Authorized for distribution by Poul M. Thomsen
Contents
I. Introduction
II. Status of EU Accession in SEE
III. Progress in Establishing a Market Economy and Real Convergence
IV. Nominal Convergence—Monetary and Fiscal Frameworks and Stabilization
A. Stabilization and Monetary Policy Frameworks
B. Fiscal Policy Challenges
V. Conclusions
References
Tables
1. EU Accession Status of the SEE Countries
2. SEE: Indicators of the Investment Climate, 2004
3. Financial Sector Indicators in 2004
4. SEE: Summary of Monetary Policy Frameworks
5. SEE: Main Fiscal Indicators, 2004
6. Selected Statutory Tax Rates—New EU Members and SEE Candidate Countries, 2004
Figures
1. SEE: Indicators of Transition in 2004
2. SEE: GDP Growth, Average 2000-05
3. SEE: Macroeconomic Indicators, 2004
4. SEE: Competitiveness Indicators, 2000-04