Series in Economics, Business and the Environment

 

 

 

 

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

(forthcoming)

 

 

 

 

CONTENTS

 

 

·       Agriculture and the environment

 

G. Giannias (EKOM) and D. Giannias (University of Crete)

Microeconomics classifications of the external environment of the agricultural sectors  in CEEC

 

Giannias, D & Giannias, G.

“Environmental Indices for CEEC ‘s”

 

Hatziprokopiou, M, Karagiannis, G & Velentzas, K. 

"Ideology, Political Coalitions & Economic Performance in Albanian Agriculture”

 

Mavridakis, F.

«Environmental Protection in the transition to a Market Economy: the case of Russia»

 

Mothes, V.

“Integration of Agricultural Production, Environmental Protection   & Social Stability: A Model Based Approach Focussing on CEEC ‘s”

 

Toma, L & Xepapadeas, A.

“Measuring Environmental Performance: The Case of Agricultural Pollution in Romania”

 

Volker Mothes  (Institute of Agricultural Development in CEEC, IAMO; Germany)

Reconciling agricultural production and the environment by sustainable agricultural development planning.

 

Gabor Szabo (Pannon University of Agriculture)

Effects of restructuring of the Hungarian agriculture on the environment

 

D. Giannias (University of Crete)

Environmentally optimal local water markets in the Balkans

 

Norbert Kohlheb (Institute of Farm Management) and Karl-Heinz Robra (?)

Evaluation approaches of environmental investments.

 

Ch. Stoforos  (University of Athens; Greece), P. Karadeloglou (?), and G. Mergos (?)

An agricultural policy analysis simulator: The case of Albania.

 

Csaba B. Illes  (Godollo University of Agricultural Sciences) and Laszlo Podmanisky  (Godollo University of Agricultural Sciences)

Reconciliation of crops and livestocks on small -scale farms in Hungary.

 

 

·       Macro and microenvironment in agriculture

 

Ferenc Nyuto (Ministry of Agriculture)

Hungarian agriculture and EU-harmonization.

 

Jozsef Molnar  (Godollo University of Agricultural Sciences)

Characteristics of agricultural small-scale production in the restructuring of Hungarian agriculture.

 

Laszlo Villanyi  (Godollo University of Agricultural Sciences) and Janos Puskas (Godollo University of Agricultural Sciences)

Analysis of market and economic-political adaptation of small enterprises.

 

Carmen Clapan (Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania; Greece) and George Mergos

Impact of price and trade policy changes during transition in Romania: the case of cereals and oilseeds

 

Konstantina Pentaraki (Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania; Greece) and G. Mergos

An analysis of poverty in Slovenia using the 1993 household budget survey

 

Dezso Kovacs  (Godollo University of Agricultural Sciences)

Rural tourism in Hungary: Characteristics of spontaneous development.

 

Szilard Keszthely (Godollo University of Agricultural Sciences) and Csaba B. Illes  (Godollo University of Agricultural Sciences)

Evaluation of experiences of loans and subsidies provided for the agricultural investments in the recent years.

 

Laszlo Major (Godollo University of Agricultural Sciences)

Competiveness, agricultural policy, and the environment - the effects of restructuring on agriculture and the environment in the light of environmental trade theory.

 

Attila Szakacs  (Godollo University of Agricultural Sciences) and Judit Szucs  (Godollo University of Agricultural Sciences)

Product’s liability and its insurance

 

 

·       Marketing in Transition

 

Zoltan Lakner(Godollo University of Agricultural Sciences) and Jozsef Lehota  (Godollo University of Agricultural Sciences)

Cross-roads and forced trajectories in market-oriented transition: the example of Hungarian food industry.

 

Marton Szabo (Research and Information Institute for Agricultural Economics)

Restructuring in the Hungarian food marketing system

 

Nikolaidis Evangelos and Dimitris Kirkilis (University of Macedonia; Greece)

Hungary and Greece: some comparisonsof basic foreign trade indices of the 1981-89 and 1990-94 periods

 

Agnes Horvath  (Godollo University of Agricultural Sciences) and Jozsef Lehota  (Godollo University of Agricultural Sciences)

Characteristics of food consumer behaviour in Hungary.

 

Janos Papp (Godollo University of Agricultural Sciences) and Nandor Komaroni (Godollo University of Agricultural Sciences)

Marketing communication in the practice of food exhibitors.

 

Judit Szucs  (Godollo University of Agricultural Sciences) and Attila Szakacs (Godollo University of Agricultural Sciences)

Market of poultry and products in Hungary, participants of the market.

 

Antal Molnar  (Godollo University of Agricultural Sciences)

The role of communication in corn seed marketing.

 

 

·       The Political Economy of the Transition

 

Carchedi, G.

“Liberalism, Rationality and the Transition to Capitalism”

 

Charalabidou, A. 

 “The Transitional Economy : A Theoretical Approach”

 

Gatsios, K & Abel, I.  

“The Ecomonies of Buntruptsy and the Transition to a Market Economy”

 

Hatziprokopiou, M, Karagiannis, G. & Velentzas, K.

“Ideology, Political Coalations & Economic Performance in Albania Agriculture”

 

Liodakis, G.

“The Political Economy of the Transition and the Transformation crisis in Eastern Europe”

 

Mavroudeas, S.  

“The Plan vs Market Controversy in M   Tradition”

 

Millios, J.  

“Investigating the Roots of Russia 's Economic Decline, since 1990”

 

Rizopoulos, G. 

“ Socio - economic Networks and Economic Transformation”

 

 

·       Firms, Privatisation & Money in the Transition Economy

 

Kerekgyarto, G. 

“The Role of Privatisation in the Transition to Market Economy in Hungary”.

 

Maroudas, L. 

“Organisational Changes & Human Resources Management in Post-Soviet Industrial Enterprises”.

 

Siriopoulos, K & Asteriou, D.  

"Emerging Financial System in Central & Eastern European Countries”.

 

Soldatos, G.

“Privatisation Via Insurance & Installment”.

 

Soldatos, G. 

“The Role of State Firms & Money in the Transition Economies”

 

Wiesner, L. 

“Plans & Realities of Privatisation in Azerbaijan: A Tentative Assissment”

 

 

·       Labour Markets & Employment Policies

 

M. Chletsos (Centre of Planning and Economic Research; Greece) and Ch. Kollias (Centre of Planning and Economic Research; Greece)

The role of employment policies in Eastern European countries in the period of European integration

 

Mancellari, A, Papapanagos, H & Stanfey, P. 

“Jobs Creation & Temporary Migration:The Albanian Experience”

 

Mytkolli, H & Qirici, S. 

“Aspects of Labour Market in Albania in Transition: A Qualitative & Quantitative Approach”.

 

Robolis, S & Chletsos, M. 

“The Transition to a Market Economy and its Impact on Labour Relations”

 

 

·       International Aspects of the Transition

 

Darby, J.

“Economic Integration and Foreign Capital Prospects for Japanese Investment in Central Europe”

 

Esanu, C & Mattas, K.

“Romania ‘s Trade Sector Under Transformation”

 

Katrakilidis, K. D, Karasavvoglou, A, Tabakis, N.

“F.D.I. and Uncertainty : A Comparative Analysis Between Greece and Hungary”

 

Kazakos, P & Liargovas, P. 

“Foreign Direct Investment and Real Exchange Rate in CEEC : Does the Experience from the European South Teach Us Any Lessons?”

 

D. Kirkilis (University of Macedonia; Greece) and P. Pantelidis (University of Piraeus; Greece)

European Union and Central and Eastern European Countries integration, foreign direct investment and international trade

 

Papadopoulos, A.

“Exchange Rate Variability and Inflation in Economies in Transition”

 

Papazoglou, Ch. 

“Exchange Rate Policy in Transition Economies : the Initial Choice & the Subsequent Experience”

 

Pesmazoglou, V.  

“Explicit and Implicit European Union Policies Towards CEEC ‘s : Problems and Prospects

 

D. Giannias (University of Crete)

Life in the CEECs and the EU funding programmes

 

 

·       Special issues

 

Ciburiene, J.

“The Main Lithuanian Economy Development Changes in the Transition to Market Economy”

 

Pukeliene, V.

“Changes in the Structure of Income Consumption in Lithuania”

 

A. Zaliwski (Cracow Academy of Economics)

Organisation, structure and information technology

 

Dimitrios Giannias (EKOM and University of Crete; Greece)

Comparisons of aspects of life in the CEECs and the FSU

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