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Explore the complex transition of Eastern European nations in Transforming Socialist Economies. This volume provides a detailed account of the initial attempts to move the centrally planned economies of Poland and Czechoslovakia toward modern capitalist systems. Through the lens of the Studies of Communism in Transition series, the text examines the implementation of shock therapy in both nations. It analyzes why these rapid transition methods led to disappointing results, noting Poland's struggles with political paralysis and economic depression. The book also looks at Czechoslovakia's early signs of recovery and the potential for national partition. Dr. Myant provides a critical analysis of these economic shifts, making this an essential resource for those studying the evolution of socialist systems and the challenges of market integration. This work offers deep insights into the structural changes and political consequences that defined this era of economic history.

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Provides a first-hand account of the transition from centrally planned economies to modern capitalist systems in Poland and Czechoslovakia.

Analyzes the impact and results of shock therapy policies used to accelerate economic shifts in Eastern Europe.

Offers a critical examination of the economic depression and political paralysis faced by Poland during its transition period.

Examines the early economic recovery signs and the prospect of partition within the Czechoslovakian economy.

Part of the respected Studies of Communism in Transition series published by Edward Elgar Publishing.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
01 January 1993
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16 December 2006

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