Членството на България в Европейския съюз: десет години по-късно
The Membership of Bulgaria in the European Union: Ten Years Later

The conference has been organized under the patronage of the Rector of the University of National and World Economy – Prof. D.Sc.(Econ) Statti Stattev and dedicated to the forthcoming Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU

Contributor(s): Bistra Boeva (Editor), Dimitar Hadjinikolov (Editor), Iordanka Stateva (Editor), Mirko Tripunoski (Editor), Duško Dimitrijević (Editor), Milanka Slavova (Editor), Ivan Stoytchev (Editor), Svetla Boneva (Editor), Oleg Lozanov (Editor), Silvia Kirova (Editor), Alexander Hristov (Editor), Silvana Jovcheska (Editor), Maia Tripunoska (Editor)
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Social Sciences, Economy, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, National Economy, Supranational / Global Economy, Business Economy / Management, Energy and Environmental Studies, Governance, Public Administration, Sociology, Economic policy, Environmental and Energy policy, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Welfare systems, Management and complex organizations, Economic development, EU-Accession / EU-DEvelopment, Financial Markets, Public Finances, Fiscal Politics / Budgeting, Accounting - Business Administration, Marketing / Advertising, Human Resources in Economy, Socio-Economic Research, Commercial Law, Transport / Logistics
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: Bulgaria; European Union; EU Development; Cohesion; Fiscal Stability; Regional Policy; EU trade; International Business; Finance; Competitiveness; Public Finance; EU Energy Union; Project Management
Summary/Abstract: This book collects scientific papers and reports presented on the conference ‘The Membership of Bulgaria in the EU: Ten Years Later’ organized by the International Economic Relations and Business Department at University of National and World Economy (UNWE), Sofia, Bulgaria. The conference, held on 20 October 2017 was dedicated to the upcoming Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the EU. The book begins with a welcoming speech by Ivelina Vasileva, Member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria as well as chair of the Environment and Water Committee and deputy chairperson of the Committee on European Affairs and Oversight of the European Funds to the National Assembly. She highlighted the benefits for Bulgaria from its membership in the European Union supported by most recent empirical data. Stimulating effect to the Bulgarian economy was provided by the European budget through the European Structural and Investment Funds. There was a progress noted in terms of infrastructure, regional development, Cohesion, competitiveness, employment effects, healthcare and environmental actions. The contributors to the present edition of the book explore topics such as European integration and Cohesion, trade effects to the Bulgarian economy, European Union budget, EU financial tendencies, fiscal stability and level of indebtedness, capital markets. Researchers dedicate attention to contemporary issues such as EU strategic goals, EU energy union and environmental policies. The overall progress and stage of development of the EU and its institutional system are being discussed as well as democracy. Authors review aspects related to the project management, international business environment and marketing. ‘The Membership of Bulgaria in the EU: Ten Years Later’ is an annually organized academic event with the vision to foster open dialogue, offer contemporary research and exchange of ideas between fellow academics, policy makers, businesses, stakeholders and the public.

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