Figures for the United States are percentages of those whose employment status has changed from the previous quarter relative to the number of all employed persons. Non-employment refers to non-employment that has lasted for more than one quarter. Quarterly average is the average over four quarters. Annual estimate is the cumulative total of four quarters.
For this conference, we have selected several topics that are relevant for the Central and Eastern European EU member states, and the Balkans. These will indicate the kind of challenges which might lie ahead for BH and other candidate and potential candidate countries. In addition, BH may better understand how fast real economic convergence might happen.