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Book SynopsisThis book provides a broadly managerial perspective on key trends that affect business decision-making in Central and Eastern Europe twenty years after the beginning of the region's transition to market economy. Reflecting different viewpoints, including economic, social, and political approaches, the essays helps managers of the region to understand better both regional and the global forces influencing their businesses - as well as to bring to their attention relevant cutting-edge approaches to business thinking and decision-making.
Trade Review"This volume is notable for its grounded and multifaceted outlook on the current CEE business environment. It should serve to promote the crucially important discussion of the need to make this region more agile and attractive in the global economy." - George Soros, excerpt from the foreword
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements List of Tables List of Figures List of Boxes List of Abbreviations List of Contributors Introduction: Political Economy and Public Finances I. Cross-Country Analysis of Public Finances in Central and Eastern Europe 1. Economic Freedom and Public Debt in Central and Eastern Europe 2. Political Business Cycles: Theory and Empirical Findings for the CEE Region 3. The Strategic Use of Public Debt in Central and Eastern Europe 4. Varieties of Capitalism and Public Finances in Central and Eastern Europe II. Case Studies in the Public Finances of Central and Eastern Europe 5. Passive Macroeconomic Populism in the Baltics 6. Values, Norms, and Beliefs: The Case of Poland 7. Critical Junctures and Unintended Consequences: The Case of Hungary 8. Structural Reforms in a Low-Trust Environment: The Case of Slovakia 9. Europeanization with a Detour: The Case of Croatia Index
