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Market Integration and Technological Leadership in Europe

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  • René Belderbos
  • Leo Sleuwaegen
  • Reinhilde Veugelers

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This study traces and analyses the changes in firm and industry structure due to EU market integration and the integration of the EU in the global economy. It focuses on changes in competitiveness based on innovation and technology development.

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  • René Belderbos & Leo Sleuwaegen & Reinhilde Veugelers, 2010. "Market Integration and Technological Leadership in Europe," European Economy - Economic Papers 2008 - 2015 403, Directorate General Economic and Financial Affairs (DG ECFIN), European Commission.
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    european union; eu; denmark; sweden; norway; jonung; bergman; scandinavian; currency; union; synchronisation of cycles; co-movement of cycles; monetary unions; symnetry; symmetry; european business cycles;
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