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The study of Slavic economics includes an analysis of the economic systems, policies, and trends of the different countries in the region. Topics may include privatization, inflation, economic growth, and international trade. The study of Slavic economics also encompasses the role of the EU and other international organizations in shaping economic policies.

How many people does the economy of Europe comprise?

"The economy of Europe comprises about 748 million people in 50 countries."

When was the European Union formed?

"The formation of the European Union (EU) and in 1999 the introduction of a unified currency, the Euro."

What impact did the introduction of the Euro have on European countries?

"The introduction of a unified currency, the Euro, brought participating European countries closer through the convenience of a shared currency."

What is the European Union's role in the global market?

"The European Union also 'regulates' the global market by the single market."

Which countries breached the former Cold War divide?

"Some countries breaching the divide (Greece, Portugal, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia)."

Are all European economies developed and high in GDP per capita?

"Some European economies, despite their position over the world's average in the Human Development Index, are relatively poor."

How much are Europe's total banking assets worth?

"Europe has total banking assets of more than $50 trillion."

What is the European Union's GDP?

"The European Union, with a GDP of around €14.5 trillion, generates roughly 3/4 of Europe's GDP."

Where does the European Union rank among the largest economies in the world?

"The EU as a whole is the third largest economy in the world, below the United States and China."

How many of the top 500 largest corporations have their headquarters in Europe?

"As noted in 2010 by the Spanish sociologist Manuel Castells, the average standard of living in Western Europe is very high: 'The bulk of the population in Western Europe still enjoys the highest living standards in the world, and in the world's history.'"

Where do most of the top 500 largest corporations in Europe have their headquarters?

"Of the top 500 largest corporations measured by revenue (Fortune Global 500 in 2010), 184 have their headquarters in Europe."

How many of the top 500 largest corporations are located in the European Union?

"161 are located in the EU."

How many of the top 500 largest corporations are located in Russia?

"6 in Russia."

How many of the top 500 largest corporations are located in Switzerland?

"15 in Switzerland."

How many of the top 500 largest corporations are located in Turkey?

"1 in Turkey."

How many of the top 500 largest corporations are located in Norway?

"1 in Norway."

Which countries have GDP (nominal) of more than €500 billion?

"Netherlands, Switzerland, Poland, Sweden, and Belgium."

How does the average standard of living in Western Europe compare to the rest of the world?

"The bulk of the population in Western Europe still enjoys the highest living standards in the world, and in the world's history."

Which countries are culturally adherent to Europe but geographically located in Asia?

"Selected states whose territory is only partly in Europe, such as Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Georgia."

Which countries border Europe geographically but are located in Asia?

"States that are geographically in Asia, bordering Europe and culturally adherent to the continent, such as Armenia and Cyprus."