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Book SynopsisJohn Bristow's wide-ranging review, based on primary sources, traces economic developments since the fall of Zhivkov in late 1989. The progress of the macroeconomy, sectoral developments, international relations, reform of the banking and fiscal systems, and privatization are all extensively examined by Professor Bristow. While focusing on policy and the failure of the Bulgarian political system to provide sufficient momentum for effective economic reform, this important book acknowledges the successes and recognizes the problems of framing policy in times of severe economic dysfunction.
Accessible and up-to-date, The Bulgarian Economy in Transition will be welcomed by scholars, researchers and policy makers concerned with the problems of transition from planned to market economies.
Trade Review'The author provides a good and detailed report on the challenges, weaknesses and dilemmas of the Bulgarian transition, focusing on the period through late 1994. This book is recommended to scholars of economics, politics and government, and regional studies. . .'Table of ContentsContents: Preface 1. The Communist Era 2. Liberalization and Stabilization Policy: the Early Stages 3. Recent Macroeconomic Developments 4. Aspects of Industry and Agriculture 5. International Economic Relations 6. Reform of Financial Institutions 7. Fiscal Reform 8. Privatization 9. Some Reflections Bibliography Index
