How Ukraine Became a Market Economy and Democracy

by Anders Aslund and Anders Åslund

Book Overview

One of Europe's old nations steeped in history, Ukraine is today an undisputed independent state. It is a democracy and has transformed into a market economy with predominant private ownership. Ukraine's postcommunist transition has been one of the most protracted and socially costly, but it has taken the country to a desirable destination.

slund's vivid account of Ukraine's journey begins with a brief background, where he discusses the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0881324272
• ISBN13: 9780881324273
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Peterson Institute for International Economic
• Length: 345 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"