The Polish Economy: Crisis, Reform, and Transformation

by Ben Slay

Book Overview

In 1989, Poland became the first Eastern Bloc country to shake off the dominance of its ruling Communist party. Although other post-Communist countries have since followed suit, Poland's experience has been unique in its move to Westernize. In this timely and insightful account, Ben Slay provides the first integrated, comprehensive assessment of Poland's economic transformation from central planning to a market system, and the political and sociological...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691607419
• ISBN13: 9780691607412
• Release Date: July 2014
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"