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The aim of the paper is to apply the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) model in order to explore the link between economic complexity index (ECI) and carbon emissions, in 25 selected European Union (EU) countries from 1995&ndash ; 2017. The study examines a cointegrating polynomial regression (CPR) for a panel data framework as well as for simple time series of individual countries. In the model is also included the variable &lsquo ; energy intensity&rsquo ; as main determinant of carbon emissions. Depending on economic complexity, the CO2 emissions pattern was found to exhibit an inverted U-shaped curve: in the initial phase, pollution increases when countries augment the complexity of the products they export using and after a turning point the rise of economic complexity suppress the pollutant emissions. The panel cointegration test indicates a long-run relationship between economic complexity, energy intensity and carbon emissions. It was also found that a rise of 10% of energy intensity would lead to a 3.9% increase in CO2 emissions. The quadratic model incorporating ECI is validated for the whole panel as well as for six countries (Belgium, France, Italy, Finland, Sweden and the United Kingdom). The graphical representation of the EKC in these countries is discussed. Policy implications are also included.

This text explores what happened to the 'Romanian orphans' of the 90s, including those who stayed in institutions, as well as those who were fostered and adopted domestically and internationally. Looking in detail at their experiences, the book provides valuable new evidence on what is important for children in care today.

1. Contributia unor minoritati "nationale" la bolsevizarea Romaniei. (Übers.: Der Beitrag einer "nationalen" Minderheit zur Bolschewisierung Rumäniens.) - 1996. - 105 S. - ISBN 973-97582-0-7

AbstractThis article explores the concept of care and the responsibility assumed by 'states' when taking children into care. It examines the limitations of the state in exercising its parental duty and it proposes a model for re-conceptualising children's social care by drawing on the literature on autonomy, recognition theory and specific provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The model places the child's dignity at the core of the care framework, and it argues that a children's rights approach which is grounded in moral theories contributes to their self-esteem and autonomy, both of which are key for a person's development and well-being. The model addresses the tension between children's rights and child welfare and it can be applied to child protection services that aim to take a children's rights approach.