Present at the Transition: An Inside Look at the Role of History, Politics, and Personalities in Post-Communist Countries

Nearly thirty years after the fall of the Soviet Union, debates over paths to market liberalization have produced numerous studies across the social sciences. This groundbreaking work from Oleh Havrylyshyn offers a new perspective. Havrylyshyn, a former official in the post-independence Ukrainian government, provides a unique, primary source account of the people and problems at the heart of economic transitions. Grounded in three decades of data, along with experiential research gleaned from nearly thirty countries, this book contains the most up-to-date assessment of economic transitions in post-communist regions. It critically examines questions of gradual versus radical reforms, the relationship between democracy and market liberalization, and how history, individual personalities, and foreign influence determined political choices. Thorough research and accessible style make this work a valuable resource for students and specialists of economics, political science, and history as well as readers generally interested in international studies, government, and business.

Author: Oleh Havrylyshyn
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 05/28/2020
Pages: 354
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 9.05h x 6.26w x 0.89d
ISBN: 9781108428941

Review Citation(s):
Choice 07/01/2021

About the Author
Havrylyshyn, Oleh: - Oleh Havrylyshyn is a research professor at the Institute of European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies at Carleton University, Ottawa. His recent books include The Political Economy of Independent Ukraine (2017) and Institutions Always Mattered: Economic Prosperity of Mediaeval Ragusa-Dubrovnik (2015).