04820nam 22007095 450 991099648590332120250415145406.09783031879234303187923610.1007/978-3-031-87923-4(CKB)38429142100041(DE-He213)978-3-031-87923-4(MiAaPQ)EBC32010868(Au-PeEL)EBL32010868(EXLCZ)993842914210004120250415d2025 u| 0engur|||||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierBulgaria in the Global Economy Dynamics, Challenges, and Opportunities /by Paskal Zhelev1st ed. 2025.Cham :Springer Nature Switzerland :Imprint: Springer,2025.1 online resource (XIX, 217 p. 55 illus., 52 illus. in color.) Societies and Political Orders in Transition,2511-221X9783031879227 3031879228 Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Dependent Pathways: The Historical Evolution of Bulgaria’s Economy -- Chapter 3. Bulgaria's Macroeconomic Foundations in a Turbulent Global Context -- Chapter 4. Bulgaria’s Integration in the EU - Benefits and Challenges -- Chapter 5. Bulgaria and the Regional Cooperation in the Black Sea Region -- Chapter 6. Foreign Economic Relations of Bulgaria with Key Global Players -- Chapter 7. Bulgaria's Foreign Trade in Goods -- Chapter 8. Bulgaria's Foreign Trade in Services -- Chapter 9. The Role of Bulgaria in the Global Value Chains -- Chapter 10. Foreign Direct Investment in Bulgaria -- Chapter 11. Bulgaria’s Participation in the International Labour Migration -- Chapter 12. Technological Advancement of the Bulgarian Economy in the Era of Digitalization -- Chapter 13. Green Transformation: Bulgaria's Path in the Energy Transition Process -- Chapter 14. Conclusion.This book presents an in-depth analysis of Bulgaria's integration into the global economy, analyzing the evolution, current status, and prospects for the country’s positioning in the ever-complex system of international economic relations. The book provides a comprehensive examination of Bulgaria's economic trajectory from its historical development to its current role in the global economy. Presenting important periods throughout Bulgaria's economic evolution, including the planned economy era and the subsequent transition to a market-oriented system, the work analyzes the profound shifts and challenges faced by the country. The book examines the integration into the European Union, assessing both the benefits and risks associated with this pivotal relationship. Furthermore, it investigates Bulgaria's foreign economic partnerships, analyzing its interplay with major actors such as the USA, China, and Russia. Systematically exploring foreign trade in goods and services, participation in global value chains, foreign direct investment trends, and the complex dynamics of international labor migration, the book is based on rich empirical data and comparative analyses with similar economies. It addresses emerging trends, with dedicated chapters on green transition, technological advancement, and digital transformation. Finally, the book presents policy implications derived from Bulgaria's experiences and concludes with a forward-looking perspective on enhancing Bulgaria's global economic competitiveness, making it relevant to both academic audiences and policy practitioners.Societies and Political Orders in Transition,2511-221XInternational economic relationsEconomic historyEconomic developmentInternational tradeEuropePolitics and governmentInternational Political Economy’Economy-wide Country StudiesDevelopment StudiesInternational TradeEconomic HistoryEuropean PoliticsInternational economic relations.Economic history.Economic development.International trade.EuropePolitics and government.International Political Economy’.Economy-wide Country Studies.Development Studies.International Trade.Economic History.European Politics.327.111Zhelev Paskalauthttp://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut1816949MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910996485903321Bulgaria in the Global Economy4374194UNINA