Hungary Towards A Market Economy

A comprehensive assessment of the Hungarian economy, first published in 1998.

During the first decade after the turn towards democracy and market economy, Hungary's society experienced profound changes. The book analyses related political, legal, institutional and socio-economic structures and processes in order to contribute to a further understanding of Hungary's ongoing transformation processes and its current situation as one of the leading candidates for EU membership. The topics include constitutive elements of a modern market economy as well as education, income structures, the poverty situation, post-communist voting behaviour, regional and urban development and Hungary's cross-border co-operations. The role of Budapest within the European city system and Hungary's economic situation within Europe are also discussed. Drawing together comprehensive empirical data and a geat variety of viewpoints, the book offers innovative examples of the application of different theoretical approaches to transformation studies and studies of economy and society in general.

Study of the economic transformation of Hungary, presenting local ideas and perceptions and international analysis.

This book is a study of the Hungarian economy and its attempts at economic reform over the last 20 years. It provides insight into the failures of the past and suggests ways that future pitfalls might be avoided.