Financial integration in the four Basins: a quantitative comparison

alessandrini, sergio (2010): Financial integration in the four Basins: a quantitative comparison.

Abstract

This paper presents some stylized features of the financial integration of the four basin regions (Baltic Sea, Black Sea, Caspian Sea and Mediterranean Sea regions) and discusses the developments, trends and features of the IIP in the regions. Chapter 3 identifies the gaps in them, distinguishing the EU e non-EU members and provides an overview of the asymmetries and the convergence as a result of the financial integration in the different markets. After the review the trends the final chapter points to areas where further efforts are needed for achieving greater regional integration.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Financial integration, FDI, Private capital flows, FTA
• Subjects: F - International Economics > F2 - International Factor Movements and International Business > F21 - International Investment ; Long-Term Capital Movements; F - International Economics > F3 - International Finance > F36 - Financial Aspects of Economic Integration

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