An empirical estimation of Balassa – Samuelson Effect in case of Eastern European Countries

Paun, Cristian (2010): An empirical estimation of Balassa – Samuelson Effect in case of Eastern European Countries. Published in: Oeconomica Journal , Vol. 1, (15 March 2009)

Abstract

Integration into the European Monetary Union (EMU) and adoption of Euro became a specific objective for Eastern European Countries after their accession into the European Union. This objective implies specific nominal and real economic convergence for these countries within a given period of time (Copenhagen criteria). Nominal convergence measurement is based on well-defined system of economic indicators (Maastricht and Amsterdam criteria). Real convergence refers to real economic performance of a country and it is commonly associated with GDP growth rate and productivity level. From a broader perspective, real and nominal convergence could be seen as complementary. Tensions between real and nominal convergence are tested through Balassa – Samuelson Effect. In this paper it is analyzed the evolution of nominal and real convergence based on a proposed set of indicators and it is estimated Balassa-Samuelson Effect on non-Euro countries.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: EMU, Euro, Optimal Currency Area, Balassa Samuelson Effect
• Subjects: E - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics > E4 - Money and Interest Rates > E42 - Monetary Systems ; Standards ; Regimes ; Government and the Monetary System ; Payment Systems; F - International Economics > F4 - Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance > F41 - Open Economy Macroeconomics; F - International Economics > F3 - International Finance > F33 - International Monetary Arrangements and Institutions

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