1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910788334203321

Autore

Allard Céline

Titolo

Competitiveness in Central-Europe : : What Has Happened Since EU Accession? / / Céline Allard

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, D.C. : , : International Monetary Fund, , 2009

ISBN

1-4623-5072-0

1-4527-7933-3

9786612843358

1-4518-7268-2

1-282-84335-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (24 p.)

Collana

IMF Working Papers

Soggetti

Finance - European Union countries

Competition, International

Exports and Imports

Finance: General

Trade: General

General Financial Markets: General (includes Measurement and Data)

Empirical Studies of Trade

International Investment

Long-term Capital Movements

International economics

Finance

Exports

Competition

Imports

Trade balance

Foreign direct investment

Balance of trade

Investments, Foreign

Czech Republic

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.



Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; I. Introduction; II. Developments in Key Determinants of Trade; Tables; 1. Contribution of Net Exports to GDP Growth, 2002-07; 2. Trade Balance, 2002-07; 3. Real Effective Exchange Rate Based on ULCs, 2002-07; Figures; 1. Export Competitiveness Indicators, 1995-2007; 2. Foreign Direct Investment Stock, 2002-07; 3. Growth Rate of World Demand, 2002-07; III. Econometric Analysis; 4. Geographic Orientation of Exports, 2002-07; 4. Growth Rate of Domestic Demand, 2002-07; 5. Accounting for Export and Import Growth, 2002-07; 5. Long-Term Elasticities Related to Nonprice Competitiveness

6. Long-Term Elasticities to Price Competitiveness Indicators7. Cumulative Growth and Contribution of Trade Determinants, 2002-07; IV. Conclusion; 6. Dynamic Contributions to Export and Imports, 2002-07; Appendices; I. Data Sources; II. Error-Correction Model for Trade Equations and Cointegration Tests; III. Principle of Dynamic Contributions; References

Sommario/riassunto

Since EU accession, trade flows have exhibited strong dynamics in Central-Eastern Europe (CEE). During the period leading to the current global turmoil, the region has also experienced continuous exchange rate appreciation and rapid FDI inflows, both likely to have affected these countries' competitiveness. This paper describes how the determinants of exports and imports have evolved in CEE countries over 2002-07 and econometrically derives their contribution to trade, with a view to assessing competitiveness developments. The analysis reveals that the global and domestic upswings, along with rising trade market shares, go a long way toward accounting for trade developments in CEE countries until 2007, pointing to continuous nonprice competitiveness gains. It also finds that exchange rate appreciation did not unduly weigh on export and import growth, suggesting that most of it reflected an upward movement in its equilibrium value. While the region entered the current period of global slowdown from a strong competitiveness position, the crisis also exposed the vulnerability of its heavy reliance on global demand to a trade shock.



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910879582403321

Autore

Di Paolo Emilio Maurizio

Titolo

SiC Technology : Materials, Manufacturing, Devices and Design for Power Conversion / / edited by Maurizio Di Paolo Emilio

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2024

ISBN

3-031-63418-7

Edizione

[1st ed. 2024.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (317 pages)

Disciplina

621.3815

Soggetti

Electronic circuit design

Power electronics

Materials

Electronics Design and Verification

Power Electronics

Materials for Devices

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Overview of Silicon Carbide -- SiC Material Properties -- Manufacturing Processes -- SiC Technology -- Applications of SiC in Power Conversion -- Case Studies -- Innovations and Advancements -- SiC Market -- Conclusion.

Sommario/riassunto

This essential book offers comprehensive coverage of Silicon Carbide (SiC) technology, including materials, manufacturing processes, device development, and design approaches. Authored by leading experts, it provides authoritative insights for engineers, researchers, and enthusiasts. Understanding SiC's future impact on technology is crucial, making this publication indispensable for those seeking to leverage its transformative potential. Provides comprehensive reference on circuit design with SiC devices; Includes industrial and automotive applications; Explores manufacturing processes and reliability features.