Теориите за икономическа интеграция: приложение при интеграционни споразумения между развиващи се държави

Abstract

Economic integration theory goes through two development stages each of which addresses the relevant for its time political and economic context. The first stage is regarded as classic theory or static analysis and includes the traditional theories of economic integration that explain the possible benefits of integration. The second stage includes the new economic integration theories that are often referred to as dynamic analysis of economic arrangements. One could differentiate certain notions of economic integration theories that deal with the effects, benefits and constrains of economic integration arrangements among developing countries. The article systematizes the theoretical approaches towards economic integration and outlines those that are relevant to developing countries and their motivation to participate in integration agreements.