East European Economy in Context

Taylor & Francis

Turnock examines the transition from communist to free-market economies, both within and between the states of Eastern Europe. This timely and authoritative survey is an ideal background on the history, politics and economics of this region. > \nSince 1989 the former communist countries of Eastern Europe have witnessed a profound and dramatic upheaval. The economic coherence of this region, formerly maintained through the adoption of the Soviet system of government, has fractured. In The East European Economy in Context: Communism and Transition, David Turnock examines the transition from communist to free-market economies, both within and between the states of Eastern Europe. As well as containing an informative survey of the impact of communism, The East European Economy in Context provides\n* Political profiles of individual countries\n* A clear study of the contrasts between northern and balkan groups\n* Summaries of regional variations in the transition process\n* An explorat.