Skip to content
Menu Button
Scan a barcode
Scan
My Lists
Scan a barcode
Scan
Paperback Building Capitalism: The Transformation of the Former Soviet Bloc Book
Share to Facebook
Share to Pinterest
Share to Twitter

ISBN: 0521805252

ISBN13: 9780521805254

Building Capitalism: The Transformation of the Former Soviet Bloc

by and
No Customer Reviews

Select Format

Select Condition ThriftBooks Help Icon

Recommended

Format: Paperback

Condition: Very Good

$7.49
Save $59.50!
List Price $66.99
Almost Gone, Only 1 Left!
Add to Wish List

Book Overview

A most comprehensive empirical analysis of the economic transformation of the former Soviet bloc during the first decade after communism. It debunks many myths, seeing transition as a struggle between radical reformers and those thriving on rent seeking. People have gained from fast and comprehensive reforms, but several countries have gotten stuck in corruption. Economic decline and social hazards have been greatly exaggerated, since people have forgotten how awful communism was. Swift liberalization of prices and foreign trade, as well as rapid and profound fiscal adjustment, have been vital for growth, institutional reforms, legality and greater equity. Privatization has been beneficial, and its effects will grow over time. The main problem has been the continuation of unregulated and ubiquitous state apparatuses living on corruption, while no country has suffered from too radical reforms. Where malpractices of the elite can be checked, market reforms and democracy have proceeded together.

Related Subjects

Business Business & Finance Business & Investing Business Development Communism & Socialism Development & Growth Economics Education & Reference Free Enterprise Political Ideologies Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences Popular Economics Russian & Former Soviet Union Social Sciences

Customer Reviews

0 rating
Write a review
Trustpilot

Popular Categories

Website

My Account

Partnerships

Quick Help

About Us

ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.

Follow Us

Link to Facebook
Link to Twitter
Link to Pinterest
Link to Tumblr
Link to Instagram
Copyright © 2025 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
GoDaddy Verified and Secured