1 “...This paper examines key aspects of the ongoing decentralization process in transition economies...”

2 “... and strong economic growth, financial intermediation in Armenia has lagged behind other transition countries...”

3 “... principle, the gaps between the richer and poorer regions have widened since the transition, there are some...”

4 “..., adaptation, and the transition to a low-carbon economy, emphasizing the economic and social implications...”

5 “... target for inflation. As in other emerging and transition economies with a high degree of dollarization...”

6 “...The paper relies on a firm-level data on transition economies to examine the relationship between...”

7 “... incentives in the past to facilitate reforms by alleviating transition and social costs. But strong ownership...”

8 “... sector inefficiency in many developing and transition economies. We formalize evidence from country...”

9 “...The paper relies on a rich firm-level data set on transition economies to examine the role...”

10 “... mismatches and alleviate labor market transitions...”

11 “... could confer greater flexibility in work, benefiting women); ease transitions for older and low-skilled...”