Routledge Globalization and the State in Central and Eastern Europe - Politics of Foreign Direct Investment

This comprehensive examination explores how Central and Eastern European states transformed following the collapse of communism and adoption of market-oriented reforms in the early 1990s. The book investigates the profound effects of globalization and economic liberalisation on the region's states, societies and political economy. Through detailed comparison of policies and national strategies adopted by key nations including the Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia, it demonstrates how initial domestically focused market reform strategies gradually shifted toward reliance on foreign sources of investment by the late 1990s. Essential reading for understanding the complex interplay between state transformation, foreign direct investment flows and regional development during this pivotal historical period.