How EU integration has affected economic redistribution in Central and Eastern Europe

Authors

Bilyana Petrova
Aleksandra Sznajder Lee, University of RichmondFollow

Abstract

How has joining the EU affected the ability of countries in Central and Eastern Europe to alleviate income inequality? In a new study, we examine the impact of EU accession on economic redistribution – or the extent to which governments reduce income differentials between the rich and the poor through taxes and transfers – in Central and Eastern Europe between 2004 and 2018.

Document Type

Blog Entry

Publication Date

11-21-2023

Publisher Statement

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Recommended Citation

Petrova, B., & Sznajder Lee, A. J. (2023). How EU integration has affected economic

redistribution in Central and Eastern Europe. London School of Economics.