Globalization and Catching-Up in Transition Economies

Globalization and post-communist transition are currently two of the most important economic issues. Kolodko considers the links between them, and the way forward for post-socialist economies.

List of contents

Introduction
Globalization and Postsocialist Transformation
Transitional Recession and the Great Depression of the 1990s
Different Paths of Contractions, Recovery and Growth
Policy Response and the Role of Institution-building
Market Imperfections and the New Role of the Government
Small versus Big Government and the Quest for Equitable Growth
External Shocks and the Catching-up Process
Passive Scenarios and Active Policies for the 21st Century
Policy Conclusions

About the author

Grzegorz W. Kolodko

Summary

Globalization and post-communist transition are currently two of the most important economic issues. Kolodko considers the links between them, and the way forward for post-socialist economies.

Product details

• Authors: Grzegorz W Kolodko, Grzegorz W. Kolodko
• Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.02.2002
• EAN: 9781580460507
• ISBN: 978-1-58046-050-7
• No. of pages: 120
• Dimensions: 162 mm x 238 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 381 g
• Series: Rochester Studies in Central E; Rochester Studies in East and Central Europe; Rochester Studies in East and
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics