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by Viktor A. Yushchenko, Prime Minister of Ukraine The intensification of the integration processes on our continent entirely coincides with the national interests of Ukraine, a country which is undoubtedly European both geographically and politically. What kind of Europe do we now have, and what should it be in the future? What should the role of Ukrainian society be in the economic, social, and cultural integration of the countries on the European continent? These questions are the subject of research and scientific analysis by the well-known economists whose work is contained in this book. Let there be no doubt, the strategic goal of Ukraine's foreign policy is the active participation of our country in the European integration process. Thus, the move toward co-operation and gradual integration with the European Union was defined as one of the main priorities of the Ukrainian Government's programme "Reforms for Well-being", which is based on President Leonid Kuchma's speech "Ukraine: Steps into XXI century" and was approved by the Ukrainian Parliament. This move is not a hasty response to a new trend, but rather a pragmatic decision since the EU will define the face of Europe for the next century.
Contents
1 Background.- 2 Structure of the book and key themes of the authors.- 3 Acknowledgement.- I: Bridge or Integral Part? Ukraine'S Historical,Cultural and Geopolitical Connection Witheurope and Its Neighbours.- 1 Ukraine between East and West, North and South:Geopolitical Options and Constraints.- 2 Eurasia - Alternative to European Integration or the WrongPath?.- 3 Russia - Ukraine: Entering a New Phase.- 4 The Significance of Poland for Ukraine: Role Model,Bordering State, Integrator?.- II: Bridges to Europe and the Market Economy:Aspects of a Long Road.- 5 A Second Economic Divide in Europe?.- 6 The Partnership and Co-operation Agreement (PCA)between Ukraine and the EU - Idea and Reality.- 7 Integrating Ukraine into the World Economy:How, How Fast and Why?.- 8 Infrastructure as an Instrument of National and RegionalDevelopment Policy in the European Union and Ukraine.- 9 Are there Regional Economic Policies which Lead to 'Europe'?Voices of Ukrainian Companies in East and West.- 10 Ukraine as the Gas Bridge to Europe? Economic and Geopolitical Considerations.- 11 Reform of the EU's Common Agricultural Policy and Agricultural Policy's Strategies for Ukraine.- 12 Export Orientation and Its Impact on EnterpriseRestructuring in Ukraine.- III: Aspects of Financial and Fiscal Policyin Ukraine.- 13 Monetary and Exchange Rate Policy During Transformation: Experience and Recommendations.- 14 The Role of Long-term Capital for a European Ukraine.- 15 EU Enlargement and Implications for Ukraine:A View from the European Central Bank.- 16 Effects of the European Monetary Union (EMU) on the Ukrainian Economy.- 17 Fiscal Federalism in Western European and Other Countries: Centralisation or Decentralisation? What Is Better for Economic Growth? Are there Implications forUkraine?.- Maps.- Statistical Annex.- Suggested Reading.- Tables.- Graphs.- The Authors.
