Present at the Transition An Inside Look at the Role of History, Politics, and Personalities in Post-Communist Countries
Book contents
- Present at the Transition
- Present at the Transition
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Abbreviations
- Introduction
- Part I The Diverse Paths Taken in Transition
- Part II Choice of Strategy
- Part III Domestic Vested Interests and Reforms
- Part IV Outcomes and Prospects
- Bibliography
- Index
Introduction
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 04 May 2020
Book contents
- Present at the Transition
- Present at the Transition
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Abbreviations
- Introduction
- Part I The Diverse Paths Taken in Transition
- Part II Choice of Strategy
- Part III Domestic Vested Interests and Reforms
- Part IV Outcomes and Prospects
- Bibliography
- Index
Summary
This Introduction sets out three main aims of the book: give a statistical update of the outcomes in transition; analyze why some countries performed far better than others; and ask a deeper question of why some country leaders chose radical Big Bang reforms, others a Gradual approach. It also defines key terms like socialism, central planning, capitalism markets, shock therapy, Big Bang, privatization, and Invisible Hand. Last, it clarifies the methodology of analysis, country coverage, and statistical sources.
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- Present at the TransitionAn Inside Look at the Role of History, Politics, and Personalities in Post-Communist Countries, pp. 1 - 14Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2020