Bulgaria in Global Value Chains: Leveraging Integration with the EU Bulgaria

As a small open economy, Bulgaria benefits from economic exchanges with global partners. However, after a boost before the Global Financial Crisis and EU accession, its integration in global value chains has been growing only modestly in recent years and it remains particularly low when it comes to...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Magistretti, Giacomo
Other Authors: Vassileva, Iglika
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. International Monetary Fund 2024
Series:Selected Issues Papers
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Collection: International Monetary Fund - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:As a small open economy, Bulgaria benefits from economic exchanges with global partners. However, after a boost before the Global Financial Crisis and EU accession, its integration in global value chains has been growing only modestly in recent years and it remains particularly low when it comes to links with EU partners. To capitalize from the integration with the EU Single Market and exploit the opportunities that will come from joining the euro zone and the Schengen area, Bulgaria should focus on enhancing its non-cost competitiveness by improving its governance and investing in infrastructure and human capital
Physical Description:26 pages
ISBN:9798400280580