Poland into the New Millennium

Poland into the New Millennium

ISBN-10:
184064639X
ISBN-13:
9781840646399
Pub. Date:
10/28/2001
Publisher:
Edward Elgar Publishing
Poland into the New Millennium

Poland into the New Millennium

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Overview

It is a widely held belief that the Polish experience of system transformation following the final collapse of 'real socialism' in 1989 is one of the 'best'. Poland into the New Millennium surveys the country's post-communist transformation as it prepares for the challenges of the early years of the new century.

The contributors describe key aspects of system transformation in order to promote better understanding of the nature of the processes introduced to the economy and society since 1989. The book seeks to illustrate what has been achieved - and what has not - and tentatively explores likely future developments in relation to the problems that may lie ahead.

Entry into the European Union figures as a major issue, but the volume contains sometimes controversial and divergent interpretations of the underlying dynamic shaping Polish society in the new millennium.

This comprehensive and multidisciplinary book will be invaluable to researchers, lecturers and students concerned with post-communist transformation across the social sciences and will be of great importance to members of international organisations, consultancies, and financial institutions with a particular interest in Poland.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781840646399
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Publication date: 10/28/2001
Series: Economies and Societies in Transition series
Pages: 336
Product dimensions: 6.30(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Edited by the late George Blazyca, formerly Director, Centre of Contemporary European Studies and Professor of Economics, University of Paisley, UK and Ryszard Rapacki, Professor and Head of Economics Department, Warsaw School of Economics, Poland

Table of Contents

Contents: Preface 1. Poland into the New Millennium: Introduction and Overview Part I: Political Economy, Society, Politics 2. Lessons from the Polish Transition 3. The Ugly Face of Polish Success: Social Aspects of Transformation 4. How has Polish Society Changed since 1989? Implications for the New Decade 5. Industrial Relations in Poland: From Social Partnership to Enlightened Paternalism? 6. Polish Politics in the New Millennium Part II: Economic Performance, Institutional and Sectoral Transformations 7. Economic Performance 1989–99 and Prospects for the Future 8. Private and Public Sector: New and Old Patterns of Entrepreneurship 9. The New Banking and Financial Sector: Its Role, Potential and Weaknesses 10. Going Beyond Transition: Pension Reform in Poland 11. Decentralisation, Regional Development and Regional Policies 12. Polish Agriculture, Rural Areas and EU Enlargement Part III: International Dimensions of Poland’s Transformation 13. Poland’s Place in the International Economy 14. Poland – European Union: The Economics of Accession 15. Can Polish Politicians Work Together on EU Accession? Index
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