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Testing for ongoing convergence in transition economies, 1970 to 1998

Article Abstract:

A time-varying parameters technique has produced little evidence for economic convergence within the former Communist bloc. There are also signs that the long-standing difference in GDP per capita between the Central and Eastern European economies and those of the OECD has not significantly altered in the early stages of transition to a market economy.

Economic Planning & Research, Eastern Europe, Economic development, Communist countries

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The evolution of stock markets in transition economies

Article Abstract:

Research is presented describing the development of statistical models to determine the efficiency of stock market returns in countries undergoing social and economic change.

Stock-exchange, Stock exchanges

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Living standards during transition to a market economy: The Kyrgyz Republic in 1993 and 1996

Article Abstract:

Research is presented describing the methods used to measure the standard of living in the newly independent former Russian state of Kyrgyz.

Cost and standard of living, Cost of living, Kyrgyzstan

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