Edward Elgar Publishing Albania in Crisis - Edward Elgar Publishing Economics Book

Explore the complex history of a nation once viewed as a rising leader in Central and Eastern Europe. Albania in Crisis: The Predictable Fall of the Shining Star provides a detailed examination of the country's rapid transition during the early 1990s. While early GDP growth and international compliance suggested a bright future, the year 1997 brought sudden and intense institutional, political, and social turmoil. This book offers a first-of-its-kind comprehensive analysis of the factors that triggered the 1997 upheaval. It moves beyond surface-level observations to explain how the spiral of violence and chaos was both predictable and multifaceted. For students, researchers, and professionals interested in economic conditions and political stability, this work serves as a vital resource for understanding the underlying causes of social and economic collapse in transitioning economies.